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Test Code HPVAN High-Risk Human Papilloma Virus Assay, Anal

Important Note

The assay detects high-risk HPV types 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, and 68 but does not discriminate among the types.

ThinPrep collection kits are available from Hospital Stores, Oracle #130231.

Infectious

Additional Codes

HPV
Human papillomavirus
Gen-Probe Aptima

Specimen and Container/Tube

Anal

PreservCyt ThinPrep Pap test vial

Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions

See UCMC collection instructions

Sample in ThinPrep test vial can be stored at 2-8C for up to 30 days prior to testing.

Reference Values

Negative

Critical Values

 

All positive  culture

 

 

 

 

All

Turnaround Time

Day(s) Performed

Testing is performed twice per week, on Tuesday and Friday.

STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED

Not Available

CPT Codes

87624

LOINC Codes

30687624

Volume

Specimen Minimum Volume

4 mL

Pediatric Volume

4 mL

Collection Instructions

Offsite Collection Instructions

See UCMC collection instructions

Sample in ThinPrep test vial can be stored at 2-8°C for up to 30 days prior to testing.

UCMC Collection Instructions

Specimen Source: Anal
Specimen Collection: Please use the PreservCyt ThinPrep Pap test vials for all HPV tests, even when a cytologic exam is not requested. This test can be performed on the same sample collected for liquid-based ThinPrep Pap test.
Specimen Transport: Immediate, no refrigeration.
 

Microbiology Specimen Collection Tables
Please see link for Microbiology Specimen Collection Tables;

  • Category “Genital, Female, External”; Type "Cervix"Table 1 BACTERIOLOGY, CHLAMYDIA, MYCOLOGY, MYCOBACTERIOLOGY (AFB), VIROLOGY
     

Test Components

The assay detects high-risk HPV types 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, and 68 but does not discriminate among the types.

Clinical Indications

The assay detects high-risk HPV types 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, and 68 but does not discriminate among the types.

Methodology

The Gen-Probe Aptima assay is a target amplification nucleic acid probe test that utilizes target capture, Transcription Mediated Amplification (TMA), and Hybridization Protection Assay (HPA) technologies for qualitative detection of Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

Test results may be affected by improper specimen collection, storage or specimen processing.

The Internal Control monitors the target capture, amplification and detection steps of the assay. It is not intended to control for cervical sampling adequacy.

A negative Aptima HPV Assay result does not exclude the possibility of cytologic abnormalities or of future or underlying CIN2, CIN3, or cancer

Synonyms/Search Keywords

HPV
Human papillomavirus
Gen-Probe Aptima

Last Reviewed Date

08/16/2022

Additional Information

ThinPrep collection kits are available from Hospital Stores,
Oracle #130231.