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Oncogenic HPV and genotype detection by PCR
Alternate Names
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HPV PCR, HPV test, HPV +/- (reflex LBC), Test of Cure, Co-Test, Proof of Cure |
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Ordering Information
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This assay specifically identifies HPV genotypes 16 and 18 while concurrently detecting the other high risk genotypes (31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, and 68) at clinically relevant infection levels. Currently this assay is only validated for diagnoses not screening purposes. Requests for asymptomatic cervical screening are referred to Melbourne Pathology.
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Laboratory
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Molecular Diagnostics - Infectious |
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Specimen
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Genital specimens |
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Container
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Thin Prep Preserve Cyt Vial |
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Collection Instructions
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Collect at room temperature |
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Minimum Adult Volume
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None |
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None |
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Frequency
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At least once a week |
These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
Test Code
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CXST |
Container ID
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CC, CCS |
Laboratory Notes
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This is only indicated on testing that is for Cervical Screening on Female Genital Swabs. Samples for HPV PCR which are not Female Genitalia, please refer to Human Papilloma Virus PCR. |