Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

Non-Gynecological Cytology (Synonyms: HPV Reflex Testing, Human Papilloma Virus, HPV)

Pathogen:

Malignancy

Clinical Indications:

This reflex test is performed using the Gynecological Cytology specimen to diagnose the presence of human papilloma virus (HPV) following eligibility criteria. Refer to Additional Information below.

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB2339

Test Code:

CENTRAL ZONE: MISC

Specimen Type:

Liquid Based Cytology

Specimen Source:

Cervix, Vagina

Primary Container:

Calgary Zone:	ThinPrep^® Pap Collection Kit
Central Zone:	ThinPrep^® Pap Collection Kit or refer to DynaLIFE
Edmonton Zone:	Refer to DynaLIFE
South Zone:	ThinPrep^® Pap Collection Kit
North Zone:	Refer to DynaLIFE

Specimen Collection Requirements:

No additional specimen collection is required. Reflex HPV testing is performed on the Gynecological Cytology specimen.

Refer to the Gynecological Cytology Test Directory page.

For sites referring specimens to DynaLIFE, see Human papilloma virus, reflex testing, reflex testing in the DynaLIFE Medical Labs Test Directory or contact DynaLIFE Specimen Control at 1-800-661-9876.

Test Resources:

Toward Optimized Practice Cervical Cancer Screening Clinical Practice Guideline

Reflex HPV Testing Information for Physicians

Method:

Aptima^® HPV PCR Assay

Routine Turn Around Time:

Within 7 working days

Testing Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Testing Area:

Cytopathology

Performing Site:

Calgary Zone	Diagnostic and Scientific Centre
Edmonton Zone	DynaLIFE Medical Labs

Additional Test Information:

HPV Testing Criteria:

Women greater than or equal to 30 years with a Pap diagnosis of Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance (ASC-US) qualify for Reflexive HPV Testing
Women greater than or equal to 50 years with a Pap diagnosis of Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (LSIL) qualify for Reflexive HPV Testing

Last Updated On:

Friday, September 25, 2020

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