Cervical Cancer Screening

General Information

Lab Name

Lab Code

142

Epic Name

LAB010

Description

For the detection of HPV as a screen for cervical cancer. This test is performed in combination with a Pap Smear: Cytology Testing [184]. ThinPrep collection vials can be shared between HPV and Pap testing.

High Risk HPV genotypes included are 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66 and 68. Genotyping for HPVs 16 and 18 are integrated into testing and reporting.

HPV testing may be ordered as:

This test Cervical Cancer Screening
- Co-Test, HPV Only, Reflexive to Pap result on ThinPrep GYN collections only
- HPV Reflexive to Pap (Primary HPV) on ThinPrep Cervical collections only
HPV Only (Non-GYN) [1081]
- ThinPrep Anal collections.
- ThinPrep Other source collection
- GYN SurePath preservative vial or GYN/Non-GYN Qiagen STM collections
- Fresh tissue, no preservative
HPV Only, Self-Collect [1082]
- Copan FLOQSwabs

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Synonyms

Cervical Cancer, HPV, Papilloma Virus-Human, Screening

Interpretation

Reference Range

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

Endocervix, Ectocervix, Endo/Ectocervical, Cervical, Vaginal, Vaginal Wall, Vaginal Pool, Vaginal Cuff

Collection

Do not combine with collection for Microbiology or Virology specimens. A separate specimen must be collected for HPV.

ThinPrep Pap Test (PreservCyt only)

1. Label vial with two patient identifiers.

2. Obtain adequate sample from endocervix and endocervical canal using plastic spatula and endocervical brush.

3. Rinse vigorously 10 times in solution to remove any residual sample from spatula and brush.

4. Tighten cap and place vial and requisition

Handling Instructions

Transport at room temperature. Send to lab as soon as possible.

Processing

Performance

LIS Dept Code

Performing Location(s)

Pathology	HPV Diagnostics Lab 206-744-3911 325 9th Ave Seattle, WA 98104

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