Test Directory
333 Anal HPV, High Risk
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Anal Pap
21 calendar days, Room Temp
Negative
Specimen Requirements
Anal sample in hc2 DNA Collection Device
Method
Hybrid Capture 2. Hybrid Capture 2 test for high risk HPV types 16/18/31/33/35/39/45/ 51/52/56/58/59/68. A negative result does not exclude HPV infection since not all HPV types associated with anogenital infection are included in this assay. Low viral antigen levels may also be below the detection threshold. Test results should be interpreted in conjunction with the patient's clinical history and/or presentation. This test is not FDA approved or is it validated by Pathology, Inc. for this sample type. Test performed at physicians request. Interpret with caution and correlate with other supporting data.
Schedule
Mon-Fri
Turn-Around Time
24-48 hrs
Instructions/Notes
See Appendix, Anal Specimen Collection
Clinical Utility
To detect an HPV infection in men as there is a potential correlation between HPV infection and anal cancer
CPT Codes
87621
