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HelpTest Code HPVG Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Detection
Performing Laboratory
Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc.
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Cervical Swab
Specimen must be collected in SurePath Test Pack. SurePath (AutoCyte) specimen must be transported in a polypropylene, screw-capped vial. The 6 mL aliquot tube is acceptable. Forward promptly at ambient temperature. Specimen cannot be frozen.
Note: 1. Specimen source is required on request form for processing.
2. Bag SurePath (AutoCyte) specimens individually as they have a tendency to leak during transport.
Cervical Biopsy
3-mm cervical biopsy. Place specimen into 1 mL of Digene specimen transport medium supplied. Send specimen frozen.
Note: Specimen source is required on request form for processing.
Reference Values
Negative
If positive, papillomavirus risk groups are identified.
Methodology
Hybrid Capture/Nucleic Acid Hybridization/Signal Amplification
CPT Coding
87621 x 2
Days Test Set up and Turnaround
Monday through Friday