HPV mRNA E6/E7, Post-Hysterectomy, Vaginal
Test Code
93101
87624
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Clinical Significance
HPV mRNA E6/E7, Post-Hysterectomy, Vaginal - May aid in the diagnosis of vaginal cancer.
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HPV mRNA E6/E7Test Details
Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Reference Range(s)
Not detected
Preferred Specimen(s)
Vaginal specimen collected in 3 mL PreservCyt® transport medium (Thin Prep®) vial
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Collection Instructions
Transfer 1 mL aliquot into an Aptima® transfer tube (containing 3 mL STM) within 30 days of collection.
Labs performing cytology: Aliquot PerservCyt® solution before or after performance of liquid based cytology testing.
Transport Container
PerservCyt® transport medium (Thin Prep®) vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 30 days
- Refrigerated: 30 days
- Frozen: Not established
Reject Criteria
Swabs in Digene HC Cervical Sampler • Digene vials • Swab in SurePath™ vials • Received frozen
Setup Schedule
Vaginal specimen collected in 3 mL PreservCyt® transport medium (Thin Prep®) vial
1.5 mL
Transfer 1 mL aliquot into an Aptima® transfer tube (containing 3 mL STM) within 30 days of collection.
Labs performing cytology: Aliquot PerservCyt® solution before or after performance of liquid based cytology testing.
Labs performing cytology: Aliquot PerservCyt® solution before or after performance of liquid based cytology testing.
PerservCyt® transport medium (Thin Prep®) vial
Room temperature
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Not established
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Not established
Swabs in Digene HC Cervical Sampler • Digene vials • Swab in SurePath™ vials • Received frozen