Ordering Recommendation

FDA-approved test for routine cervical cancer screening in individuals ≥25 years of age with a cervix. Follow-up test for abnormal cytology results in individuals ≥21 years of age with a cervix.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Cervical, anal or vaginal specimens with SurePath collection kit and place in SurePath media.

Specimen Preparation

Transport original SurePath or briefly vortex and transfer 3 mL to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min 1.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Bloody or dark brown specimens. Specimens in any media other than indicated above.

Remarks

Specimen source required.

Stability

Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 6 months; Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction

Performed

Mon, Wed, Fri

Reported

1-5 days

Reference Interval

Negative

Interpretive Data

This test amplifies DNA of HPV16, HPV18 and 12 other high-risk HPV types (31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, and 68) associated with cervical cancer and its precursor lesions. Sensitivity may be affected by specimen collection methods, stage of infection, and the presence of interfering substances. Results should be interpreted in conjunction with other available laboratory and clinical data. A negative high-risk HPV result does not exclude the presence of other high-risk HPV types.

HPV testing should not be used for screening or management of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS) in women under age 21.

Compliance Category

Depends on Specimen/Source/Method

Note

For cervical sources, a negative high-risk HPV result does not exclude the possibility of future cytologic abnormalities, underlying CIN2-3, or cancer.

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

87624

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0060752 HPV Source 31208-2
2011934 HPV Genotype 18 by PCR 77400-0
2011935 HPV Genotype 16 by PCR 77399-4
2011936 HPV, Other High Risk by PCR 82675-0
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Aliases

  • HPV 16 18
  • HPV SurePath
  • HPV Typing
  • Human papilloma virus
Human Papillomavirus (HPV), High Risk with 16 and 18 Genotype by PCR, SurePath