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Test Code HPVSELF SELF-COLLECT HPV DNA DETECTION WITH GENOTYPING, PCR, VAGINAL

Additional Codes

LAB17722

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
ThinPrep Vial  Vaginal Ambient 20 mL 20 mL 20 mL 30 days

Collection of self-collected specimen

Self collection instructions for Copan FLOQSwabs (552C.RM)

The FLOQSwabs is to be used for the collection of vaginal specimens for HPV.  Users should read and carefully follow instructions.  

Open the swab just before use and be careful not to touch any surfaces with the swab tip.

Do NOT Use:

  • during pregnancy or in the 3 months after giving birth
  • if recently undergone gynecological surgery
  • in case of unusual bleeding or pelvic pain

 

 

 

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Monday – Friday / 1 day / Not available STAT

Method

RT-PCR

Instrumentation

Roche Cobas 6800

 

Reference Range

Negative for HPV. No DNA detected from HPV types 16,18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, and 68.

 

 

Section

Chemistry

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes

CPT Code(s)

Description CPT Code
HPV Detection, High Risk Types                               87626

 

Result Interpretations and Follow-up

Results Follow-up
Negative HPV Repeat testing in 3 years
Positive HPV (other high-risk genotypes) Return for provider-collected Pap
Positive HPV (types 16/18) Refer to colposcopy

Sample Suspension Instructions

Self-collected sample must be placed into medium after sample has been collected.

  • Read all instructions before starting sample suspension.
  • For sample collection, follow the collection device manufacturer's Instructions for use.
  • Once the sample has been collected, continue with the following instructions to preserve the sample: