HPV DNA (16, 18, Other High Risk), PCR, Vaginal Self-Collected

Test code

14263

CPT code(s)*

87626

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Clinical significance

HPV DNA (16, 18, Other High Risk), PCR, Vaginal Self-Collected - This test is used for the detection of high-risk Human Papillomavirus in self-collected vaginal samples and can be used as part of an HPV primary screening algorithm. The test detects high-risk HPV types 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, and 68, which are reported out as HPV 16, HPV 18, and other high-risk HPV types which includes, but does not differentiate, the remaining 12 high- risk types. Interim guidance supports the use of an HPV primary screening algorithm, where high-risk HPV testing is used as a first line screen, in women ≥25 years of age [1].In patients for whom cervical sampling is either contraindicated or a…

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Details

Test details

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Alternative name(s)

Primary Screening,HPV alone,HPV Vaginal Collection,HPV self-collect

Specimen requirements
Patient preparation	None Specified
Preferred specimen(s)	1 ThinPrep® vial sample collected with COPAN FLOQSwab 552C.RM
Alternative specimen(s)	1 ThinPrep vial sample collected with Evalyn Brush
Minimum volume	1.5 mL
Collection instructions	Patient should follow instructions provided with the self-collection device. The collection device should be immediately transferred to ThinPrep following provided instructions.
Transport container	ThinPrep® vial
Transport temperature	Room temperature
Specimen stability	Room temperature: 30 days Refrigerated: 30 days Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject criteria	Copan Swab not suspended in ThinPrep • Evalyn Brush not suspended in ThinPrep • SurePath™ pellet • Samples treated with Acetic Acid • Cervical sources • Samples from patients who have undergone hysterectomy • Swab in vial • Patients less than 21 years of age

Reference range(s)

Reference Range(s)

HPV 16	Not Detected
HPV 18	Not Detected
HPV Other	Not Detected

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Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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