Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA Detection with Genotyping 16, 18, High-Risk Types by PCR, Thin Prep
Test Mnemonic
HPVHRT
CPT Codes
- 87624 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- High-Risk HPV
- HPV DNA
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | Cervical | Cytyc PreservCyt solution (Thin Prep) | Ambient | Ambient | Cervical specimens collected in PreservCyt solution using an endocervical brush/spatula. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for collecting cervical specimens. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | Vaginal | Cytyc PreservCyt solution (Thin Prep) | Ambient | Ambient | Vaginal specimens collected in PreservCyt solution using an endocervical brush/spatula. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for collecting cervical specimens. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Cervical specimens collected in PreservCyt solution can be stored at 2-30 degrees C for up to 6 months after the date of collection. |
| Refrigerated | Cervical specimens collected in PreservCyt solution can be stored at 2-30 degrees C for up to 6 months after the date of collection. |
| Frozen | PreservCyt specimen should not be frozen |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
5 - 7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction |
Clinical Info
This is a qualitative test for the detection of HPV in cervical or vaginal specimens. The test specifically identifies HPV type 16 and HPV type 18 while concurrently detecting the other HPV high-risk types (31,33,35,39,45,51,52,56,58,59,66 and 68). This test does not detect HPV low-risk types.