CPT/HCPCS
87625
Order Code
ID238
Turnaround Time
7-10 Days
Test Includes
HPV 16 and HPV 18
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Pap Vial
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Thin Prep Vial
Preferred Specimens
Thin Prep Vial
Minimum Volume (uL)
3 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 6 months |
| Refrigerated | 6 months |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Test Details
Methodology
Real Time PCR
Clinical Significance
HPV Genotypes 16 and 18, Cervical – Persistent infection with high-risk HPV types increases a woman’s risk for progression to dysplasia or cervical cancer. The rate of progression or degree of risk depends on the HPV type. Of all various high-risk types, HPV Types 16 and 18 cause more than 60-65% of cervical cancers. This test will identify the presence or absence of HPV Type 16 DNA and/or Type 18 DNA. Knowledge of the HPV genotype will help physicians diagnose the type of HPV infection and its risk of developing into dysplasia or cervical cancer
Reference Ranges
Not Detected
