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Test Description
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Test Name
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HPV (high risk)
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Synonym(s)
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HPV, Human Papillomavirus, High Risk |
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Description
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Qiagen Digene HPV hc2 DNA test for the qualitative detection of HPV types 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 59 and 68 |
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Methodology
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Nucleic acid hybridization with signal-amplification |
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Performed
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Tuesday and Thursday |
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Turnaround Time
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1-5 days |
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Specimen Requirements
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1. Cervical brush in Qiagen Digene hc2 DNA collection device (cervical brush and specimen transport medium).
Transport immediately at room temperature. Sample stable for 2 weeks at room temperature, 3 weeks refrigerated and 3 months frozen.
2. Thinprep® vial, minimum 4 mL
Transport at room temperature. Sample stable for 2 weeks at room temperature and 3 weeks refrigerated. Do not freeze.
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Rejection Criteria
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Samples not in Thinprep® or Qiagen Digene Transport Medium
Frozen Thinprep® samples
Samples not collected with Thinprep® or Qiagen Digene collection devices |
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CPT Code(s)
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87621 |
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Reference Range
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See interpretive report. |
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Contact
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Molecular Diagnostics Lab (214) 645-7075
Customer Service (214) 645-7057 or Toll Free (877) 887-8136 |
Last Modified: 02/10/2011 |
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