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General |
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| Clinical Use: | Screening and/or diagnosis of HPV DNA. | |||||||||||||
| Availability: | Self-collected ThinPrep samples are tested at PathWest Monday-Friday.
Testing on self-collected dry swab samples is not currently performed at PathWest; samples will be referred to alternative pathology service providers for testing if the patient is eligible. NOTE: If the patient does not have Medicare, they will receive a bill from the pathology service provider performing the test. |
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| Aliases/Synonyms: | CST - Self Collect, | |||||||||||||
| Code: | CYTG | |||||||||||||
| Handling Instructions (to laboratory): | Send sample ambient. | |||||||||||||
| Hyperlink: | https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-03/national-cervical-screening-program-how-to-collect-your-own-vaginal-sample-for-a-cervical-screening-test-detailed.pdf | |||||||||||||
| Unit of Measure: | Not applicable | |||||||||||||
| Reference Interval: |
Not Applicable |
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Collection Requirements |
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| Container: | Sterile Container (STERILE), | |||||||||||||
| Sample Type: | Copan 552C.80 Floq swab rinsed into a ThinPrep vial at point of collection Copan 552C Floq Swab |
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| Minimum Collection Volume: | N/A | |||||||||||||
| Collection Instructions: | Self-Collected ThinPrep Patient Instructions
Please also refer to hyperlink in General for collection instructions. |
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Processing Requirements |
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| Minimum Assay Volume: | N/A | |||||||||||||
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| Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): | Send sample ambient. |
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Last Updated : 09-04-2026 14:28 |
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