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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) PCR - Anal
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General
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Clinical Use:
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For the qualitative detection of High-Risk Human Papillomavirus in anal Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC) specimens.
See separate entries for 'Cervical Screening Test' (CYTG) and Human Papillomavirus Extended Typing' (VHPVT).
For diagnostic testing for symptomatic genital/mucosal warts, see separate entry for 'HPV Types 6/11' (VHPLR).
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Availability:
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Samples are tested weekly. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Anal HPV PCR, Anal LBC HPV PCR, COBAS HPV, HPV PCR - Anal, Rectal LBC HPV PCR, |
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Code:
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CYTN |
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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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Results will be reported as Detected or NOT Detected for HPV type 16, HPV type 18 and HPV other high-risk type.
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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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Anal SurePath; Anal ThinPrep |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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N/A |
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Collection Instructions:
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Dedicated sample required. |
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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6 months chilled (Fixed) |
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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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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Molecular Diagnostics |
Microbiology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8022 |
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Last Updated : 07-04-2025 10:58 |