HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV) DETECTION HIGH-RISK TYPES

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: HRHPV
UPHSM LIS Test #: 4004
Schedule: Tuesday and Friday
Testing Time: 2- 4 days depending on arrival date
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: Minimum volume 2 mL
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Thin prep vials
Collection Info:
Only approved for gynecologic specimens. Cervical specimens must be collected prior to the application of acetic acid or iodine if colposcopic examination is being performed. PreservCyt specimens that have been treated for blood with acetic acid are not acceptable.

Specimen Acceptability

Ensure proper ICD-9 coding for screen testing when ordering HPV Cotesting with a PAP, vs. Reflex testing from a cytology result of Ascus or greater.

Methods

Real-Time PCR

Clinical Utilities

Each specimen submitted for High Risk HPV testing by this technology will be tested for High-risk HPV types 16,18, and other HPV High Risk Types 31,33,35,39,45,51,52,56,58,59,66,68.
High-risk types of HPV are found in more than 99.7% of cancers of the cervix.

CPT Codes

87621

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

1.  Negative for High Risk HPV Type 16
2.  Negative for High Risk HPV Type 18
3.  Negative for Other High Risk HPV types 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, 68.