HPV high risk

Alphabetical Test listing

HPV high risk-6595

Test name:

HPV high risk

Test number:

6595

Excellian order number:

87621.0

Abbreviation:

HPV

Alternate names:

Human Papillomavirus
High risk HPV (Genotypes: 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, 68)

Tests included:

HPV Genotypes 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66 and 68

Useful for:

Detection of high risk HPV in gynecological specimens (14 genotypes). These genotypes have been identified as the principal HPVs detectable in cancers.

Specimen type:

Cervical specimen

Collection instructions:

Samples are collected as a PAP and placed in Cytyc PreservCyt solution.

Processing instructions:

Submit entire specimen

Transport container:

ThinPrep® vial

Required forms/information:

Molecular Medicare billing request

Hospital clients submitting a request for this assay on an outpatient with Medicare should complete and submit a Molecular Medical billing request form along with the sample.

Complete and submit the form to notify us of the need for Allina Health Laboratory to bill insurance for Molecular testing performed
All information requested is required in order for your request to be completed

Transport and stability:

Ambient - 6 months

Specimen retention time:

30 days

Reason for rejection:

Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Delay in transport
Improper storage
Interfering substances
Leaking container

Performing lab:

AHL - Molecular Diagnostics: D

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

8 days from order

Method:

Cobas 4800 HPV Test (IVD, Roche)

CPT codes:

87624

Date created:

06/22/2006

Revised date:

07/30/2021

Review date:

01/15/2024