ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA Probe, High Risk Surepath® (AutoCyte) : 0060744

Mnemonic: SP HPV-HI

Methodology: Qualitative Nucleic Acid Probe
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Patient Prep: Females should avoid high concentrations of antifungal cream, contraceptive jelly, or douche at time of collection.

Collect: Cervical Brush in SurePath™ liquid-based Pap test Media. Refer to Cytology, SurePath®Liquid-Based Pap Test (AutoCyte PREP® System) Specimen Collection for collection guidelines.

Specimen Preparation: Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. (Min: 2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens in any transport media other than indicated above
For specimens in ThinPrep® Test transport media refer to ARUP test code 0060750. For cervical brush specimens in Digene specimen transport media, refer to ARUP test code 0065999. Specimens other than cervical are not acceptable for children under age 13.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 6 months; Frozen: Unacceptable
Interpretive Data: Test Information:
The high-risk HPV test detects HPV genotypes 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, and 68, which are associated with cervical cancer and its precursor lesions. However, cross-reactions with other genotypes may occur. Results should be correlated with cytologic and histologic findings. Sensitivity may be affected by cellularity of specimen.

The performance characteristics of this test were determined by ARUP Laboratories, Inc.

Refer to Statement B under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
CPT Code(s): 87621
Cross References: Condyloma (Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA Probe, High Risk Surepath® (AutoCyte)) , Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA Probe, High Risk Surepath® (AutoCyte))
 
 

 

 

 
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