HPV DNA (HIGH RISK)
Name: HPV DNA (HIGH RISK)
Mnemonic: HPVDNA
Container: Digene specimen transport vial. Preservcyt or Surepath
Liquid based PAP smear collection vial.
Handling: Digene specimen transport medium: 1 mL , Cytyc ThinPrep solution: 4.1 Ml, SurePath CytoRich fraction: 2 mL ; Cervical broom or Digene cervical sampler (brush), Room temperature: 14 days, Refrigerated: 21 day, Frozen: 90 days.
Cervical biopsy: Room temperature: 24 hours, Refrigerated: 24 hours, Frozen: Indefinitely. Cytyc PreservCyt (ThinPrep): Room temperature: 90 days, Refrigerated: 90 days, Frozen: Unacceptable. Cytorich fraction, SurePath: Room temperature: 30 days, Refrigerated: 30 days, Frozen: Unacceptable.
Methodology: DNA HYBRIDIZATION
Referred Lab: Quest
CPT: 87621
Department: Send-Out