HPV Only, Self-Collect

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General Information

Lab Name
Lab Code
1082
Epic Name
LAB030
Description

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.

Synonyms
HPV, Papilloma Virus-Human
Components

Interpretation

Reference Range

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Vaginal
Collection

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.

Handling Instructions

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.

Processing

Receiving Instructions
Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Frequency
Available STAT?
Performing Location(s)
Pathology HPV Diagnostics Lab
206-744-3911

325 9th Ave

Seattle, WA 98104

Billing & Coding

Billing Comments

CPT 87624