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HelpTest Code HPVSP HPV Panel with Extended Genotyping
Additional Codes
ALAB: HPVSP
MA Cerner: HPV DNA Detection
Specimen Requirement
Cervical specimens collected in a BD SurePath Vial using an endocervical brush/spatula or broom device.
Additional Specimen Collection Information
All specimens for Cytology must be properly labeled with patient name, identification number, date and time collected and the type of specimen. Submit with the proper requisition.
Gynecological specimen collected using the Cervex Broom inserted into a SurePath Pap specimen transport media. The specimen is stable for 3 weeks at room temperature (15-30°C).
Specimen source, collection date, and patient identifiers are required.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Cervical specimens collected using SurePath Collection vials | Ambient (preferred) | 180 days |
| Refrigerated | 180 days | |
| Frozen | 180 days | |
| Samples transferred to a BD Onclarity HPV LBC Diluent tube | Ambient | 15 days |
| Frozen | 90 days |
Reference Value
Negative for HPV genotypes 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66 and 68
Useful For
Detection of high-risk (HR) genotypes associated with the development of cervical cancer
An aid in triaging women with abnormal Pap smear results
Performance
Monday through Friday; Varies
CPT Code Information
87624
G0476 (if appropriate)
Test Method
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)