Test Information:
HPV-DNA assay is intended to detect HPV-16, HPV18/45 genotypes and 11 other high risk types (31, 33,35, 39, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66 and 68). Persistent infection with high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer and is a precursor to cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN).
Specimen Container:
- SurePath
- PreservCyt Solution
Specimen Type:
Cervical Specimen
Required Volume:
10 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
Do Not Freeze!
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 2 weeks
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2°C to 8°C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Effective may 04, 2026
Running day: Monday – Friday (cut-off: 1500H)
Results Availability:
Effective May 04, 2026
Within 24Hrs: Specimen received before 1500H (Monday to Friday)
Next day: Specimen received 1501H onwards (Monday to Thursday)
Monday: Specimen received 1501H onwards (Friday)