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Carcinogenic HPV

Specimen:

Collect

  • Gynecological Sample in Aptima Kit-Transfer Kit (Green)

Also Acceptable:
  • Gynecological Sample in ThinPrep PreservCyt Media

Submit

  • Gynecological Sample in Aptima Kit-Transfer Kit (Green). Submit Ambient.

Also Acceptable:
  • Gynecological Sample in ThinPrep PreservCyt Media. Submit Ambient.

Special Handling

  • State Source
  • Collect according to Liquid-Based Pap instructions. Add on testing for Pap Vials: ThinPrep- 30 days from collection date.

Rejection Criteria

  • Specimen collected in a improper storage container
  • Other swabs will be rejected

Stability

Ambient: 1 Month(s); Refrigerated: 1 Month(s); Frozen: Unacceptable; Incubated: Unacceptable

Methodology

  • The Aptima HPV Assay is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the qualitative detection of viral mRNA from high-risk types of HPV in cervical specimens.

Performed

Mon-Fri

Reported

5-6 Day(s)

CPT Codes

  • 87624

Interpretive Data

Please see report for interpretive data.

The Aptima HPV Assay is an in vitro nuclei acid amplification test for the qualitative detection of E6/E7 viral messenger RNA (mRNA) from 14 high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV) in cervical specimens. The high-risk types detected by the assay include: 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, and 68. The use of this test is indicated for screening women 21 years and older with ASCUS cervical cytology results. In woman 30 years and older, the assay can be used adjunctively with cervical cytology to guide patient management.

Components

  • 93659 - SOURCE
  • 93658 - HPV DNA, HIGH RISK
Last Updated: November 6, 2024 @ 10:13 am

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