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Test Code P10007 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA Detection with Genotyping, High-Risk types by PCR

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
HPV

Methodology

Tests for high-risk HPV types 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 58, 66, and 68. Testing performed on the Roche cobas 4800 System that utilized Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and nucleic acid hybridization.

 

Note: For Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing reflex options, contact Customer Service at 616-355-3801.

Performing Laboratory

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Vaginal or cervical smear

Container/Tube: ThinPrep Collection Kit

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect vaginal or cervical smear using a ThinPrep® Collection Kit. See link for collection instructions.

http://www.thinprep.com/hcp/specimen_collection/brush_spatula.html

or

http://www.thinprep.com/hcp/specimen_collection/broom_like_device.html

2. Label container with patient’s name, date of collection, and type of specimen.

3. Please complete a “Histopathology/Cytology” request form in Special Instructions and forward it with the specimen.

4. All requisitions  must include the following information: patient’s first and last name; doctor’s name; patient’s age; patient’s address; and date of collection.

5. Indicate source of specimen.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Tuesday

Reference Values

Negative

Special Instructions