Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Molecular Detection, Anal-Rectal

Synonyms

• HPV BY PCR - ANAL SWAB
• HPVANAL
• LAB11782

Cerner Name

HPV by PCR - Anal Swab

Clinical Info

Clinical information, together with the physician’s assessment of cytology history, other risk factors, and professional guidelines, may be used to guide patient management.

Specimen Sources

Rectum

Specimen Types

Brushing Swab

Specimen Volume

Entire Container

Container

Anal/rectal specimen collected using a dacron/polyester swab or anal/rectal brush and submitted in 3 mL Preservcyt® transport medium ThinPrep® vial 
or Aptima® specimen transfer tube (green label)

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Anal/rectal specimen collected using a dacron/polyester swab or anal/rectal brush and submitted in 3 mL Preservcyt® transport medium ThinPrep® vial 
or Aptima® specimen transfer tube (green label)
Note: Specimen source is required on request form for processing.

Collection Instructions
To collect an anal-rectal sample, a wetted, non-lubricated Dacron/Polyester swab is used. The Dacron/Polyester swab is inserted about 3 cm (or until resistance is met) into the anal canal past the anal verge, into the rectal vault. This is done without visualization of the anal canal. Firm lateral pressure is applied to the swab handle as it is rotated and slowly moved in and out. Slowly withdraw swab from the anal canal. Swish the swab vigorously in PreservCyt® fluid in the ThinPrep® vial. Discard the swab. Cap and tighten the ThinPrep® vial.
Follow the same procedure if using a brush to collect an anal-rectal sample. Avoid using cotton swab on a wooden stick because the handle may break and splinter during collection. Swab that is grossly contaminated with feces should be discarded and the collection repeated.

Transport Instructions

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Not established

Methodology

Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)   

Days Performed

Set up: Tues, Thurs, Sat; Report available: 2-4 days

Performing Laboratories

Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly

CPT

87624

PDM

5915670

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms

• Cytology Anal Brush With or Without HPV 7-19-17
• Anal Brush Cytology and Anal HPV 2-27-2023