HPV 18

Panels that include this biomarker

• Self-Collection in Office or Patient Service Center, High Risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV) With Genotyping, Vaginal Swab 507401

  3 analytes · Swab · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 2 - 4 days

  Method and collection

  Method

  Nucleic acid amplification (NAA)

  Preparation

  In the three days prior to self-collection of a vaginal sample, use of vaginal ovules, creams or washes, vaginal contraceptives or condoms should be avoided. In the two days prior to self-collection of a vaginal sample, sexual intercourse and ultrasound scans or gynecological examinations should be abstained from.

  Collection

  The vaginal swab is collected using the Copan FLOQSwab 552C.RM and placed into a ThinPrep® vial containing PreservCyt solution. Patient Self Collection: 1. Patient should wash hands with soap and water prior to collecting the specimen. 2. Twist and pull cap to remove the FLOQSwab from the plastic sleeve. 3. Hold the FLOQSwab at the red mark. 4. Standing in a comfortable position, use the free hand to spread the skin of the vaginal opening, while carefully inserting the swab up to the red mark. 5. Gently rotate the swab for 10-30 seconds. 6. Place the swab back into the tube until you hear a CLICK. After collection, hand the swab to a health care professional for processing. Wash hands with soap and water. Healthcare Professional FLOQSwab Processing: 1. Handle the collected sample with care. 2. Carefully uncap the ThinPrep® vial and place it on a stable, flat surface. 3. Slowly pull the FLOQSwab cap off to remove the swab from the tube. Minimize touching the inner walls of the tube as you remove the FLOQSwab. 4. Hold the vial with one hand then with the other hand place the FLOQSwab tip into the vial until the FLOQSwab tip is fully immersed in the medium and touching the bottom of the vial. 5. Holding onto the vial, swirl the FLOQSwab along the inner vial wall for 20 seconds while ensuring the swab remains immersed in the medium. Be careful not to splash. 6. Carefully draw the FLOQSwab up along the inner vial wall until the tip is no longer immersed in the medium. Hold the tip against the inner vial wall to drain fluid off of the swab. Place the FLOQSwab into the tube and discard. 7. Re-cap the vial and tighten until the lines on the cap and vial meet or slightly overlap to prevent leakage. Store upright.

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