CPT Code(s)

87621 (x2)

Methodology

DNA Hybridization • Hybrid Capture® (Digene®)

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.

Reference Range(s)

Clinical Significance

HPV is the causative agent of cervical dysplasia and cervical carcinoma. This assay detects high-risk HPV types 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59 and 68, and low-risk types of HPV 6, 11, 42, 43 and 44.

Alternative Name(s)

Human Papillomavirus