ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

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

Mnemonic: TP HPV-HI

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

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.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Transport each specimen vial in an individual sealed bag.

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. Specimens other than cervical are not accepted for children under age 13.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing):  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
 
 

 

 

 
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