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 Dacron/Polyester swab. Send Dacron/Polyester swab collected in 3 mL Preservcyt® transport medium ThinPrep® vial or Aptima® specimen transfer tube (green label).

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: 30 days
Frozen: Undetermined

Methodology

Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
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Reference Range

Not detected
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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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