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Thin Prep Pap Image Guided plus HR HPV, Chlamydia / Gonorrhea

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 PrepĀ®

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

Liquid Based Pap 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 30 days old (from collection date) in liquid-based preservative; specimen submitted in vial that expired according to manufacturer's label.

Order Code

P74510

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB10002 LAB397 LAB491

Includes

Liquid Based Chlamydia, Liquid Based Gonorrhoeae, HPV DNA

CPT Code

  • 88175
  • 87624
  • 87491
  • 87591

Billing Code

  • 88175
  • 300750
  • 300762
  • 306027

CPT Statement

Methodology

See individual tests

FDA Status

FDA Approved

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
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

Liquid Based Pap 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 30 days old (from collection date) in liquid-based preservative; specimen submitted in vial that expired according to manufacturer's label.

Billing

CPT Code

  • 88175
  • 87624
  • 87491
  • 87591

Billing Code

  • 88175
  • 300750
  • 300762
  • 306027

CPT Statement

Result Information

Methodology

See individual tests

Testing Laboratory

N/A

Reference Range

N/A

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Friday; Report available 5 days

Files