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Test Code HPVH HPV NAA HIGH RISK

Important Note

For guidance on special collections or sources for HPV testing, please see our FAQ here.

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
Label Text                                                 HPVH                                                                   
EPIC LAB263

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Clinical Significance

Women who are HPV 16 and/or 18 positive have a significantly higher risk of harboring a high grade squamous lesion than women with non-16 or 18 high risk viral subtypes, regardless of cytology results. The Aptima® HPV assay is designed to enhance existing methods for the detection of cervical disease and should be used in conjunction with clinical information derived from other diagnostic and screening tests, physical examinations, and full medical history in accordance with appropriate patient management procedures.

Useful For

Specifically identifying HPV 16 and HPV 18/45 genotypes, while concurrently detecting 11 other high risk HPV types (31, 33, 35, 39, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66 and 68) as one group.

 

Method Name

Transcription Mediated Amplification (TMA)

Reference Values

Negative

Days and Times Test Performed

2 - 3 days per week; days performed vary

Report Available

3 - 6 days

Specimen Type

Cervical only

Preferred Container

ThinPrep® Collection Vial

Specimen Collection and Handling

THIN PREP® COLLECTION METHOD (CERVICAL)

  1. Collect specimen as directed in the Thin Prep® package insert.
  2. Place the specimen directly into a liquid medium PreservCyt® vial and mix vigorously to release material. PreservCyt® vial is supplied by NorDx.
  3. Forward promptly to laboratory at ambient temperature.

POST-HYSTERECTOMY COLLECTION (VAGINAL)

  1. Collect specimen using vaginal brush
  2. Place the specimen directly into a liquid medium PreservCyt vial and mix vigorously to release material.  PerservCyt vial is supplied by NorDx.
  3. Forward promptly to laboratory at ambient temperature

Note: Vaginal HPV performed from a post-hysterectomy specimen MUST HAVE an accompanying PAP (THNS or THND).  The HPV results for these specimens require a disclaimer.

SELF-COLLECTED SPECIMENS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR THIS TEST METHOD.

 

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Cervical or Post-Hysterectomy Vaginal

60 days at ambient temperature

 

Please note:  Specimen retention is typically 30 days.

Add On Capable

Yes

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer
87624 Human Papillomavirus (HPV), high-risk types (eg. 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 68)  

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

Rejection Information

Aptima devices are not approved for this assay.

 

Home-collected specimens will be rejected

Self-collected specimens will be rejected

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required