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General
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Clinical Use:
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Screening and/or diagnosis of HPV DNA +/- cytology for squamous and glandular abnormalities of the cervix/vagina. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Cervical Sample, CST, Cytology Cervical Smears, Cytology Liquid Based (SurePath), HPV, HPV DNA (Cytology), Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), LBC, Pap Smear, Vaginal HPV, Vault HPV, |
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Code:
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CYTG |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Liquid Based Cytology (LBC), |
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Sample Type:
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SurePrep; ThinPrep; COPAN FLOQ Swab 552C |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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N/A |
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Collection Instructions:
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Samples should be taken from the full circumference of the transformation zone (squamo-columnar junction) with collection device. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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N/A |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Last Updated : 02-04-2025 11:46 |