HPV, human papillomavirus - detection
| Molecular detection of human papillomavirus | |
| Microbiology | |
| Virology | |
| ○ 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)
○ PreservCyt Solution (min volume 3 mL)
○ cobas® PCR Cell Collection Media (min volume 3 mL)
○ SurePath Preservative Fluid (min volume 3 mL)
○ cobas® PCR Cell Collection Media (min volume 3 mL)
○ SurePath Preservative Fluid (min volume 3 mL)
○ Samples collected using an endocervical brush/spatula during gynecologic examination and placed into any of the transport media mentioned above.
Refer to section Sample Processing / Delivery
In-house
○ Up to 7 days
416-586-4800 extension 4432
NO
○ 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.
○ Specimens should be stored and transported to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory at room temperature (20-25˚C) within 24h after collection.