Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 21, 2024.
Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
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Source | ALL | See report. | |||||||
HPV, High Risk by PCR | ALL | This test... Note1 | |||||||
HPV Genotype 16 by PCR | ALL | See report. | |||||||
HPV Genotype 18 by PCR | ALL | See report. |
Note1:
This test amplifies DNA of HPV16, HPV18 and 12 other high-risk HPV types (31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, and 68) associated with cervical cancer and its precursor lesions
Sensitivity may be affected by specimen collection methods, stage of infection, and the presence of interfering substances. Results should be interpreted in conjunction with other available laboratory and clinical data. A negative high-risk
HPV result does not exclude the presence of other high-risk HPV types, the possiblity of future cytologic abnormalities, underlying CIN2-3, or cancer
This test is intended for medical purposes only and is not valid for the evaluation of suspected sexual abuse or for other forensic purposes. HPV testing should not be used for screening or management of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS) in women under age 21
See report..