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HPV (human papillomavirus) RNA Test

Specimen Required
Method(s)	HPV High Risk Aptima Amplified RNA Assay
Collect	ThinPrep vial.
Transport	Room Temperature
Remarks	Collect in the routine manner using a broom-type collection device. Must be collected prior to the application of acetic acid or iodine. Other than cervical only rectal swabs submitted in a Thin Prep vial can be tested, but are sent to a reference lab.
Stability	ThinPrep liquid cytology specimens should be stored at 2°C to 30°C for up to 30 days. ThinPrep liquid cytology specimens transferred to an APTIMA Specimen Transfer tube may be stored at 2°C to 30°C for up to 60 days. ThinPrep liquid cytology specimen or the ThinPrep liquid cytology specimen diluted into the APTIMA Specimen Transfer tube may be stored at -20°C to -70°C for up to 24 months.

Schedule	Please call Customer Service at 315-461-3008 for further information.
Billing Code	8010135
CPTCode	87624
Notes	The high-risk HPV types detected by the assay include: 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, and 68. The APTIMA HPV Assay does not discriminate between the 14 high-risk types.
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s)
PreservCytSolution (PapSmear &/or HPV Test)
Reference Interval
Normal: Negative