Cervical Cancer Screening

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General Information

Lab Name
Lab Code
142
Epic Name
LAB010
Description

For the detection of HPV as a screen for cervical cancer. This test is performed in combination with a Pap Smear: Cytology Testing [184]. ThinPrep collection vials can be shared between HPV and Pap 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 testing may be ordered as:

  • This test 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
  • HPV Only (Non-GYN) [1081]
    • ThinPrep Anal collections.
    • ThinPrep Other source collection
    • GYN SurePath preservative vial or GYN/Non-GYN Qiagen STM collections
    • Fresh tissue, no preservative
  • HPV Only, Self-Collect [1082]
    • Copan FLOQSwabs

View additional collection and testing information.

Synonyms
Cervical Cancer, HPV, Papilloma Virus-Human, Screening
Components

Interpretation

Reference Range

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Endocervix, Ectocervix, Endo/Ectocervical, Cervical, Vaginal, Vaginal Wall, Vaginal Pool, Vaginal Cuff
Collection

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

ThinPrep Pap Test (PreservCyt only)

1. Label vial with two patient identifiers.

2. Obtain adequate sample from endocervix and endocervical canal using plastic spatula and endocervical brush.

3. Rinse vigorously 10 times in solution to remove any residual sample from spatula and brush.

4. Tighten cap and place vial and requisition

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 87626