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Orderable Name VHPV Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaginal Detection with Genotyping for High-Risk Types by PCR


Necessary Information


Specimen source, collection date and patient identifiers are required.



Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: For 24 hours prior to specimen collection, patients should not use carbomer-containing feminine hygiene products (eg, KY Jelly [Physician Formula], Vagisil creme regular strength). For additional information about carbomer-containing feminine hygiene products, including additional examples, see Cautions.

Specimen Type: Vaginal

Container/Tube: ThinPrep/PreservCyt solution vial

Specimen Volume: 3 mL of solution in ThinPrep/PreservCyt vial

Collection Instructions:

1. Obtain an adequate sampling from vagina using a sterile brush, broom, or spatula.

2. Rinse the collection device as quickly as possible into the PreservCyt Solution vial.

3. DISCARD THE COLLECTION DEVICE.

4. Place ThinPrep specimens in individual bags, as they tend to leak during transport.

5. Place labels on the vial and on the bag.


Useful For

Detection of high-risk (HR) genotypes associated with the development of cervical cancer

 

Aids in triaging women with abnormal Papanicolaou test (Pap smear) results

 

Individual genotyping of human papillomavirus (HPV)-16 and/or HPV-18 if present

 

Results of HPV-16 and HPV-18 genotyping can aid in triaging women with positive HR-HPV but negative Pap smear results

 

Clinical monitoring and management of patients

 

This test is not intended for use in medical-legal applications.

 

This test is not intended for use in determining the need for treatment (ie, excisional or ablative treatment of the cervix) in the absence of high-grade cervical dysplasia. Patients who are HPV16/18 positive should be monitored carefully for the development of high-grade cervical dysplasia according to current practice guidelines.

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Specimen Type

Vaginal

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Vaginal Ambient (preferred) 42 days
  Refrigerated  42 days

Reject Due To

Specimen containing CytoRich Red preservative fluid Reject
 

Reference Values

Negative for human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, and 68

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

3 to 6 days

CPT Code Information

87626

G0476 (if appropriate)

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.