HPV, human papillomavirus - detection

Alternative Names/Synonyms	Molecular detection of human papillomavirus
Laboratory	Microbiology
Sub-section	Virology
Specimen Type	○ Cervical/endocervical brush/cytology specimens in PCR media

Other Information

○ This assay specifically identifies types HPV 16 and HPV 18, and also detects high risk types (31, 33, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, and 68)

Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)

○ PreservCyt Solution (min volume 3 mL)
○ cobas® PCR Cell Collection Media (min volume 3 mL)
○ SurePath Preservative Fluid (min volume 3 mL)

Collection Requirements

○ Samples collected using an endocervical brush/spatula during gynecologic examination and placed into any of the transport media mentioned above.

Sample Stability

Refer to section Sample Processing / Delivery

Referral Laboratory

In-house

Routine Turnaround Time

○ Up to 7 days

Laboratory Contact Information

416-586-4800 extension 4534

Approval Required

Sample Processing / Delivery

○ Label specimen container. Place specimens in biohazard bag and seal.

○ Specimens should be stored and transported to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory at room temperature (20-25˚C) within 24h after collection.