HPV Genotyping
Alias/Synonym: HPV GT
CPT Code: 87625
- Includes:
- HPV 16, 18, 45
- Specimen Type, Preferred:
- Vaginal Swab
- Specimen Type, Alternate:
- ThinPrep Pap
- Sample Quantity, Preferred:
- 3mL
- Sample Quantity, Minimum:
- 1mL
- Transport Container:
- PreservCyte vial
- Transport Temperature:
- Room temperature
- Collection Instructions:
- Rotate swab for 10 to 30 seconds to ensure swab touches vaginal wall.
- Specimen Stability:
- 30 day(s)
- Rejection Criteria:
- Frozen
- Clinical Significance:
- Differentiates HPV 16 and 18/45 from HPV High-risk types.
- Limitations:
- Cannot differentiate between 18 and 45
- Turnaround Time:
- 3-5 day(s)
- Reference Ranges:
- Negative