Specimen:

Cervical brush from SurePath Liquid-Based Pap Test

Collection Medium:

Minimum:

Collect and Transport: SurePath PAP specimen transport media collection 
device.

Rejection Criteria:

Vaginal specimens are not recommended because of limited clinical 
correlative data.

Samples other than cervical are not acceptable for children under age 
12.

Testing
Schedule:

Batch testing once per week, specimen must be recieved by noon on 
Wednesday.

Analytic Time:

5 working days

Reference Range:

Negative

Interpretive Data:

The high-risk HPV test detects HPV genotypes 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 
45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, and 68, which are associated with cervical 
cancer and its precursor lesions. However, cross-reactions with other 
genotypes may occur. Results should be correlated with cytologic and 
histologic findings. Sensitivity may be affected by cellularity of 
specimen.

Comments:

Specimen must be transported in SurePath Liquid-Based Pap Test:  HPV 
specimen transport medium.

Methodology:

Hologic, Inc. Invader assay

Sample
Storage:

Refrigerate.

Transport
Instructions:

Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.

CPT Code:

87621