ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0060750: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA Probe, High Risk (ThinPrep®)

Test Mnemonic: TP HPV-HI
Methodology: Nucleic Acid Probe

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: Within 2 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: and Transport: Refer to Cytology, ThinPrep® Pap Test Specimen Collection in the Laboratory Test Directory for specific collection guidelines. Discard collection device. Transport each specimen vial in an individual sealed bag.

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 Digene Transport media, refer to test code 0065999, for specimens in SurePath® Pap specimen transport media, refer to test code 0060744. Samples other than cervical are not accepted for children under age 12.

Stability: Ambient: 3 months; Refrigerated: 3 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.



CPT Code(s):
87621