Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:	Alberta Precision Laboratories

Test Name/Synonym:	Gynecological Cytology (Synonyms: Primary HPV Testing-Cervical Screening Test, HPV Reflex Testing, Human Papilloma Virus, HPV, Test of Cure)
Clinical Indications:	This 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):	LAB4

Specimen Type:	Liquid Based Cytology
Specimen Source:	Cervix, Vagina
Primary Container:	ThinPrep® Pap Collection Kit SurePath^TM Pap Collection Kit
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.
Test Resources:	Cervical Screening Information \| Screening For Life Gynecological Cytopathology Requisition
Method:	Cytopathology - LBC Aptima® HPV TMA Assay Cobas® 4800, 6800 DNA based Real time PCR Assay
Routine Turn Around Time:	Within 15 working days

Testing Schedule:	Monday to Friday

Testing Area:	Cytopathology, Chemistry

Performing Site:	Diagnostic and Scientific Centre (DSC) Edmonton Base Lab (EBL) Provincial Laboratory for Public Health, Edmonton (PLNA)
Additional Test Information:	HPV Primary Testing Criteria: Women 50-69 years old will qualify for the HPV Primary Test. Women who test positive for HPV 16/18 and other high-risk genotypes will also receive a reflex Pap test. Reflex HPV Testing Criteria: Women 30-49 years old with a Pap diagnosis of Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance (ASC-US) qualify for Reflexive HPV Testing. Test of Cure HPV Testing Criteria: Ordered by Colposcopist only

Last Updated On:	Wednesday, November 5, 2025
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