Effective September 4, 2024, “HPV Primary Screen by PCR With Reflex to Cytology” will be offered as a new algorithm for cervical cancer screening.
To learn about HPV primary screening please refer to:
Collection Devices
Cytology and Molecular Virology Laboratories will only accept samples collected in ThinPrep® PreservCyt Solution.
Ordering Information and Testing Options
For Cervical and Vaginal sources
| EAP # | Description |
|---|---|
| LAB54678 | Pap test with HPV real time PCR with high-risk genotyping (co-testing) |
| LAB54680 | Pap test with reflex to HPV real time PCR with high-risk genotyping |
| LAB46433 | HPV real-time PCR with high-risk genotyping- stand-alone- no associated Pap testing If add on pap is needed to a PCR only test, please call cytopathology AND then place order LAB54679 PAP TEST, NO HPV, LIQ-BASED GYN (THINPREP). (must be within 30 days of sample collection) |
| LAB44977 | Add on micro- for samples already received in lab, use this code to add on HPV real time PCR with high-risk genotyping if not already performed (must be within 30 days of collection) |
| LAB54949 | HPV Primary Screen by PCR With Reflex to Cytology This assay is for the detection of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA high-risk genotypes using real-time PCR. Detected HPV16, HPV18, or other high-risk HPV types will reflex to PAP testing. |
For Cytology only
Approved sources include cervix, vagina, vulva, and other
| EAP # | Description |
|---|---|
| LAB54679 | Pap test, NO HPV real time PCR with high-risk genotyping |
For Anal sources
| EAP # | Description |
|---|---|
| LAB54698 | Anal Pap test with HPV real time PCR with high-risk genotyping (co-testing) |
| LAB54699 | Anal Pap test with NO HPV real time PCR with high-risk genotyping |
Contact Information
- Molecular Virology Laboratory - Dr. Heba Mostafa at [email protected]
- Cytopathology Laboratory - Christina Adams at [email protected], or call 410-955-3520