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Test Code H1618 High-Risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV) 16/18 DNA PCR

Important Note

Please refer to sample collection procedure for HPV.

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering code LAB2223
NBS code LBC13454
Service code 1033114

 

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Submit only one of the following
Specimen Type: Cervical
Container/Tube: SurePath vial
Specimen Volume: at least 2.0 mL
 

Acceptable:
Specimen Type: Cervical
Container/Tube: ThinPrep vial
Specimen Volume: Entire collection

Specimen Stability and Condition

Cervical Swab 7 days, refrigerated
Unsuitable condition (reject) Swab specimen without swab

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Days and Times Performed

TAT 2 - 6 days

Reference Interval

An interpretative report will be provided.

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Molecular Microbiology Laboratory (MML), Microbiology division, 67724384

Useful For

For genotyping of HPV 16, HPV 18 and 12 other high-risk HPV subtypes (subtypes 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66 and 68) as a group

Update

Last updated 4/08/2026

LOINC Code Information

82675-0