HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS RNA, NAAT
| Synonyms: | HPV; High-risk HPV; HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS E6/E7 mRNA BY APTIMA |
| Computer Code: | (HPVR) |
| Specimen Collection: | Collect cervical, Vaginal, or Rectal specimens in Thin Prep Pap Test vials containing PreservCyt Solution with broom-type or cytobrush/spatula collection devices according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Transport at room temperature. |
| Reference Values: | Negative |
| Lab Code: | Molecular Diagnostics |
| Requisition: | Cytology 20 gynandnongyncytologyreq.pdf#http://20 gynandnon |
| Test Frequency: | 2/week |
| Routine TAT: | 5 days from receipt of specimen in Microbiology Laboratory |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 87624 |
| LCD or NCD: | LCD LCD LCD |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |