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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.

Infectious

Additional Codes

LOINC: 82675-0

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type: Cervical
Container/Tube: SurePath vial
Specimen Volume: at least 2mL
 

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

Days and Times Performed

TAT 6 working days

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Service Code

1033114

Update

Last updated 22/05/2021

Specimen Stability

Cervical swab 7 days, refrigerated

 

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 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

Reference

An interpretative report will be provided.