ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060744: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA Probe, High Risk Surepath® (AutoCyte) |
| Test Mnemonic: SP HPV-HI | |
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Methodology: Nucleic Acid Probe
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: 1-2 days |
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Collect: and Transport: SurePath® PAP specimen transport media collection device. Refer to Cytology, SurePath®Liquid-Based Pap Test (AutoCyte PREP® System) Specimen Collection in the Laboratory Test Directory for collection guidelines.
Transport: Transport each specimen vial in an individual sealed bag. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Pediatric Collection/Transport: Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Unacceptable Conditions: Swabs or specimens in any other transport media; for specimens in ThinPrep® Test transport media refer to test code 0060750. For cervical brush specimens in Digene specimen transport media, refer to test code 0065999. Samples other than cervical are not acceptable for children under age 12. Stability: Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 6 months; Frozen: Unacceptable; |
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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. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87621 |