Molecular Pathology

Arkansas Pathology Associates offers Molecular Pathology testing for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea (CT/NG), Trichomonas, mycoplasma gentialium and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). The Cobas® Test system is a qualitative in vitro test for the detection of HPV, CTNG and Trichomonas, utilizing amplification of target DNA with real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technology to detect pathogens. We use ThinPrep vials for all the above testing. In addition to our ThinPrep vial, our PCR Media Swabs can be used to detect these pathogens. Also, our instruments can detect pathogens using urine as a specimen (this is especially helpful for male patients).

The cobas® HPV Test is the only clinically validated, FDA-approved assay that simultaneously provides individual results on the highest-risk genotypes – HPV 16 and HPV 18 – and a pooled result on the twelve other high-risk HPV (hrHPV) genotypes (31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, and 68).

HPV 16 and 18 confer a higher risk of having

precancerous lesions and cervical cancer than other genotypes.

By identifying hrHPV genotypes 16 and 18 with the Cobas® HPV Test, our lab can provide the information that physicians need to manage their patients with greater precision and efficiency for cervical cancer prevention.