RRPL Compendium of Tests

Human Papilloma Virus NAAT

Section:

Molecular Diagnostics

Test:

Human Papilloma Virus NAAT

Specimen	Collection Procedure
ThinPrep Liquid Cytology	ThinPrep liquid cytology: Collect cervical specimens in ThinPrep Pap Test vial containing PreservCyt Solution with broom-type or cytobrush/spatula collection devices according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Specimen

Collection Procedure

ThinPrep Liquid Cytology

ThinPrep liquid cytology: Collect cervical specimens in ThinPrep Pap Test vial containing PreservCyt Solution with broom-type or cytobrush/spatula collection devices according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Requisition:

Microbiology Doc 1400-55 RRPL 001R V11

Special Handling Instructions:

NOTE:  Specimens sent for Cervical Cancer screening with Pap tests will be automatically reflexed for HPV testing according to Saskatchewan Cancer Agency Cervical Cancer Screening guidelines.

NOTE:  This test detects 14 HPV genotypes which are considered high risk for cervical cancer, including: 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, and 68. 
It does not detect all HPV genotypes associated with other clinical manifestations (e.g. genital or cutaneous warts).

Shipping:

Packaging and shipping must be in accordance with Transport Canada Regulations.

Reference Values:

Negative, Positive, Invalid

Turn Around Time:

2 days after receipt in laboratory

Last Modified Date:

11/14/2023 1:50:32 PM

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