Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD61982Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
ThinPrep® Automated Pap and HPV DNA with reflex to HPV 16,18
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
ThinPrep Imaging System Pap – Liquid Based Pap Testing is intended for use in the screening and detection of cervical cancer, pre‑cancerous lesions, atypical cells and all other cytologic categories as defined by The Bethesda System for Reporting Results of Cervical Cytology. Pap screening is not reliable for the detection of endometrial cancer.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
PCR-based (PCR)
Biomarkers
2 components
ThinPrep Pap (Automated Imaging) • OtherHPV DNA, High Risk with Reflex to Genotypes 16,18 • PCR
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Tissue
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
1 ThinPrep vial
Container
ThinPrep® pap vial
Causes for Rejection
Swabs; Cervical swabs in Digene® HC cervical sampler; Digene vials
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Room temperature: 42 days |
| Refrigerated | Refrigerated: Unacceptable |
| Frozen | Frozen: Unacceptable |
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