| Test CODE | NAME |
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A894
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Genotypes 16 and 18/45, ThinPrep, New York State
| Methodology: | Qualitative Transcription-Mediated Amplification |
| Performed: | Wed, Fri |
| Reported: | 1-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Females should avoid high concentrations of antifungal cream or contraceptive jelly, and should not douche prior to time of collection.
Collect: Cervical specimen with the ThinPrep Pap Test Collection kit.
Specimen Preparation: Vortex ThinPrep PreservCyt solution and transfer 1 mL to an APTIMA Specimen Transfer Tube (ARUP supply #42711) Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens in any media other than indicated above. Remarks: Specimen source required.
Stability: ThinPrep PreservCyt solution: Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 2 years
APTIMA Specimen Transfer Tube: Ambient: 2 months; Refrigerated: 2 months; Frozen: 2 years
NOTE: * This test is approved for New York patients ONLY, please refer to test code GTHP for specimen requirements for all other States . *
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 87625 |