Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Genotypes 16 and 18/45 by Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA), ThinPrep HPVGEN
Method(s) | Qualitative Transcription-Mediated Amplification |
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Specimen Required | |
Collect | Cervical specimen with the ThinPrep Pap Test Collection Kit |
Transport | Refrigerated |
Remarks | Females should avoid high concentrations of antifungal cream or contraceptive jelly, and should not douche prior to time of collection. Specimen source required. |
Stability | ThinPrep PreservCyt solution: Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 2 years |
Unacceptable Conditions | Specimens in any media other than indicated above. |
Schedule | Wed, Fri |
Billing Code | 5011599 |
CPTCode | 87625 |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
Reference Interval | |
Negative |