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Test Code HPVAV High-Risk Human Papilloma Virus Assay, Vaginal

Specimen and Container/Tube

Vaginal

Rejection Criteria

Random Collections ONLY.
NO preservatives or additives or sample will be rejected.

Specimen not in PreservCyt solution/container.

Specimen Type

Vaginal

Container/Tube

PreservCyt ThinPrep Pap test vial

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.

Test Includes

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.

UCMC Collection Instructions

Specimen Source: Vaginal
Specimen Collection: Wipe clean of vaginal secretions and mucus. Using a speculum with no lubricant, collect the sample. . 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
     

Additional Information

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

Fee Code

30687624

Synonyms

HPV
Human papillomavirus
Gen-Probe Aptima

Specimen Minimum Volume

4 mL

Day(s) Performed

Testing is performed once per week, on Friday.

STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED

Not Available

CPT

87624

Method Name

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

 

 

Reject Due To

Random Collections ONLY.
NO preservatives or additives, or sample will be rejected.

Specimen not in PreservCyt solution/container.

Pediatric Volume

4 mL

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.

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.

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/Key Search Words

HPV
Human papillomavirus
Gen-Probe Aptima