| Synonyms:
| HPV detection |
| Specimen: | Cervical brush sample in liquid-based cytology preservative(ThinPrep vial with PreservCyt solution). ThinPrep collection kits are available from AnMed Health Laboratory Services. |
| Volume: | 4 mL ThinPrep vial |
| Minimum Volume: | 4 mL |
| Collection: | Maintain liquid-based cytology preservative (ThinPrep) at 2-30°C; specimen is stable up to 30 days after collection. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Improper collection or collection device; inadequate specimen for analysis;specimen more than 30 days old; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | See Report |
| Methodology: | . |
| Test Use: | The assy is inteded for the triage of patients with ASCUS pap smear result. The test provides a qualitative molecular detection of 18 differents human papillomavirus type cervical specimens |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | Detection of high-risk type HPV sequences in exfoliated cells by nucleic acid amplification method. |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Medical Center |