Test Details
Mnemonic
HPVRG
Ordering Code
3400851
CPT-4 Code(s)
87624, plus 87625 if reflexed, at an additional fee
Specimen Information
Collect
Liquid cytology
Specimen Preparation
Collect an anal-rectal sample with a wetted, non-lubricated Dacron/Polyester swab. Send 3.0 mL Dacron/Polyester swab collected in Liquid Cytology (PreservCyt®) Preservative (ThinPrep®).
Alternate Specimen
Anal-rectal brush
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Cotton swab on a wooden stick, swab that is grossly contaminated with feces.
Stability
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Reference Range
Not detected
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes