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HelpTest Code H1618 High-Risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV) 16/18 DNA PCR
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
| Cervical Swab | 7 days, refrigerated |
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Specimen Condition
| Swab specimen without swab | Reject |
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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
Service Code
LBC13454
1033114
Update
Last updated 24/05/2026
LOINC Code Information
82675-0
Laboratory Code
LAB2223