Additional Information
Level of instruction: Intermediate
Intended Audience: Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians, and other health care personnel who have an interest in this subject matter. This course is also appropriate for medical laboratory science students, pathology residents, and practicing pathologists.
Author information: Mary Ellen Koenn, MS, MLS(ASCP) is an associate professor emeritus, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Medical Laboratory Science Program. During her career as a medical technologist and educator, she has been a laboratory supervisor and manager and has held several teaching positions. She is the author of numerous articles for laboratory publications and textbook chapters and is a frequent presenter at laboratory seminars and workshops. Ms. Koenn holds a Master of Science degree in Medical Technology.
Reviewer information: David Moffa, PhD, has over 30 years of experience in the health care industry as an executive manager, clinical laboratory director, and medical laboratory scientist. He is currently a technical consultant for Kentmere Healthcare, Wilmington, DE, and until his retirement, was the Regional Director for LabCorp, Inc. He holds a PhD in medical biochemistry from the School of Medicine, West Virginia University.
Course Description: This course discusses the various types of human papillomavirus and their association with cervical cancer. Molecular methods of detection are discussed, beginning with a basic review of nucleic acid amplification methods and hybridization methods. Two FDA-approved methods for molecular HPV testing are briefly explained. The course also presents four case studies to demonstrate the correct and incorrect utilization of HPV molecular methods.
