CPT Code(s)

87621

Methodology

DNA Hybridization

Limitations

Viral integration is not always discovered in invasive carcinomas of the cervix. A minority of women infected with oncogenic types actually go on to develop neoplasia.

Clinical Significance

HPV is the causative agent of cervical dysplasia and cervical carcinoma. This assay only detects high-risk HPV types, 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59 and 68.

Alternative Name(s)

Human Papillomavirus