AnMed Laboratory Services

         

HPV High Risk  (HPV)

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