Test Information:
Qualitative in vitro test for the detection of Human Papillomavirus in patient specimens. The test utilizes amplification of target DNA by the PCR and nucleic acid hybridization for the detection of 14 HR HPV types in a single analysis. The test specifically identifies HPV16 and HPV18 while concurrently detecting the other high-risk types (31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66 and 68) at clinically relevant infection levels. Specimens are limited to cervical cells collected in Roche Cell Collection Medium (Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.), PreservCyt Solution (Hologic Corp.) and SurePath Preservative Fluid (BD Diagnostics-TriPath).
Specimen Container:
- SurePathTM Preservative Fluid
- PreservCyt Solution
- Roche Cell
- Collection Medium
Specimen Type:
Cervical Specimen
Required Volume:
10 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
Do Not Freeze!
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- SurePath TM Preservative Fluid:
Storage: Refrigerator temperature (2 – 8°C)
Stability: up to 6 months - Storage: Room temperature (15 – 30°C)
Stability: up to 6 weeks - PreservCyt® Solution Roche Cell Collection Medium:
Storage: (2 – 30°C)
Stability: up to 6 months
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2°C to 8°C)
Test Category:
Batch
Test Schedule:
Effective may 04, 2026
Running day: Monday – Friday (cut-off: 1200H)
Results Availability:
Effective May 04, 2026
Within 24Hrs: Specimen received before 1200H (Monday to Friday)
Next day: Specimen received 1201H onwards (Monday to Thursday)
Monday: Specimen received 1201H onwards (Friday)