Thin Prep Pap Manual Screen
Test Summary
The pap smear is a screening test used to diagnose premalignant and malignant changes in the uterine cervix and vagina and to diagnose genital infections such as herpesvirus, Candida, Trichomonas vaginalis, etc.
Screening pap test - intended for routine pap screening.
Diagnostic pap test - intended for follow up pap after a previous abnormal result.
Aliases
- Pap Thin Prep®
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
Pap results requiring physician interpretation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 88141).
Preferred Specimen
20 mL Thin-Prep® Vial
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
See Cytopathology Collection Link
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Thin-Prep® Vial
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 30 days
- Refrigerated = 30 days
- Frozen = not acceptable
Limitations
The pap test is a screening test subject to both false positive and false negative interpretations. Failure to obtain adequate ectocervical, endocervical or vaginal cell population is suboptimal for evaluation. Excessive use of lubricating jelly on the vaginal speculum will interfere with cytologic examination and may lead to unsatisfactory Pap results. Patient should avoid use of douches and personal lubricants 48 to 72 hours prior to examination. Specimen should not be collected during or shortly after menstrual period.
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Improperly labeled vial; specimen more than 21 days old (from collection date) in liquid-based preservative; specimen submitted in vial that expired according to manufacturer's label.
Order Code
74567
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB2731 LAB10001
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 88142 (interpretation 88141)
Billing Code
- 88142
CPT Statement
Methodology
Microscopic examination of Papanicolaou stained slide(s), prepared by the ThinPrep method.
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Report available: 5 days
Resources
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
Pap results requiring physician interpretation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 88141).
Preferred Specimen
20 mL Thin-Prep® Vial
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
See Cytopathology Collection Link
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Thin-Prep® Vial
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 30 days
- Refrigerated = 30 days
- Frozen = not acceptable
Limitations
The pap test is a screening test subject to both false positive and false negative interpretations. Failure to obtain adequate ectocervical, endocervical or vaginal cell population is suboptimal for evaluation. Excessive use of lubricating jelly on the vaginal speculum will interfere with cytologic examination and may lead to unsatisfactory Pap results. Patient should avoid use of douches and personal lubricants 48 to 72 hours prior to examination. Specimen should not be collected during or shortly after menstrual period.
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Improperly labeled vial; specimen more than 21 days old (from collection date) in liquid-based preservative; specimen submitted in vial that expired according to manufacturer's label.
Result Information
Methodology
Microscopic examination of Papanicolaou stained slide(s), prepared by the ThinPrep method.
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Report available: 5 days