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Specimen collection
High-risk result notification
Blood specimen order of draw
RCH Paediatric Blood Collection Volume Guide
Pathology request form
Clinical Analyte Unit conversion tool
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Genotyping by PCR
Test Name
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Genotyping by PCR
Test Code
HPVG
Specimen Type
BIOPSY: Collect in sterile container,
CYTC or Cytorich sample (thin prep),
SWAB: dry swab,
PARAFFIN EMBEDDED SECTION: contact Molecular Micro before sending.
Cells collected in Thin Prep
SurePath
TM
medium
Parraffin embedded tissue
Fresh tissue/biopsy
Swab
Non-cervical samples
Comments
Non cervical screen test only.
Medicare non-rebatable charge $130
For Cervical screening tests (CST) refer to SAHPVS sent to VCS -
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Cervical Screening Test
Assay Performed
Molecular Microbiology
RCH
Level 4, 50 Flemington Rd, Parkville 3052
Laboratory Hours: 0845-1715 Mon-Fri
No after hours service; if urgent testing is required, the requesting clinician is to contact on-call Clinical Microbiologist for advice via switchboard
9345 4673
Assay Frequency
Batch tested - every 4-6 weeks