HPV Only, Self-Collect

For HPV only testing by self-collection.

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 may be ordered as:

• 142 Cervical Cancer Screening
  • Co-Test, HPV Only, Reflexive to Pap result on ThinPrep GYN collections only
  • HPV Reflexive to Pap (Primary HPV) on ThinPrep Cervical collections only
• 1081 HPV Only (Non-GYN)
  • HPV Only (Non-GYN) on ThinPrep Anal collections.
  • HPV Only (Non-GYN) on ThinPrep Other source collection
  • HPV Only on GYN SurePath preservative vial or GYN/Non-GYN Qiagen STM collections
  • HPV Only fresh tissue, no preservative
• This test HPV Only, Self-Collect using Copan FLOQSwabs

Additional collection and testing information can be found here.

1. Verify collection tube is not expired and has been appropriately labeled with patient identifiers (2).

2. Twist cap to break seal and pull out swab

3. Insert into vagina as far as possible without pain (similar to a tampon) and gently rotate at least one full turn.

4. Place swab back into tube and close it.

5. Return specimen to clinic staff.

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

Self-Collect specimens are to be transported DRY and are viable for 2 weeks dry, do NOT add any preservative to the tube before or after collection.