HPV Only (Non-GYN)

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General Information

Lab Name
Lab Code
1081
Epic Name
LAB012
Description

For the detection of HPV in non-gynecological cases. Anal specimens only are accepted for in-house testing. All other sources will be sent-out to the University of Minnesota Medical Center.

HPV on Anal specimens may be ordered in combination with Cytology testing. ThinPrep collection vials can be shared between HPV and Cytology testing.

High Risk HPV genotypes included are 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66 and 68. Genotyping for HPVs 16 and 18 are integrated into testing and reporting.

HPV (Non-Gyn) testing may be ordered as:

  • This Test HPV Only (Non-GYN)
    • HPV Only (Non-GYN) on ThinPrep Anal collections.
      HPV Only (Non-GYN) on ThinPrep Other source collection
    • HPV Only (Non-GYN) Qiagen STM collections
    • HPV Only fresh tissue, no preservative

Additional collection and testing information can be found here.

Synonyms
HPV, Non-GYN, Papilloma Virus-Human
Components

Interpretation

Reference Range

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Anal, Penile, Urethral, Vulvar, Oral, Other (Anal specimens only are accepted for in-house testing. All other sources will be sent-out.)
Collection

Do not combine with collection for Microbiology or Virology specimens. A separate specimen must be collected for HPV.

ThinPrep Pap Test (PreservCyt only): Non-GYN

1. Label ThinPrep vial with a minimum of patient's name and date of birth or requisition label.

2. Insert Cytobrush into area of interest and rotate 3 times. Place brush in ThinPrep vial and break off shaft of brush.

Qiagen STM collection kit (Tube with 1ml STM and pre-scored Dacron Swab): Non-GYN

1. Label Qiagen STM tube with a minimum of patient's name and date of birth or requisition label.

2. Insert Dacron Swab into endocervical canal and rotate in alternating directions 5 times. Place brush in STM tube and break off shaft of brush

Handling Instructions

Transport at room temperature. Send to lab as soon as possible.

Processing

Receiving Instructions
Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Frequency
Test run 2-3 times per week/TAT 4 business days
Available STAT?
Performing Location(s)
Pathology HPV Diagnostics Lab
206-744-3911

325 9th Ave

Seattle, WA 98104

Billing & Coding

Billing Comments

CPT 87624