Thin Prep Pap Image Guided, Chlamydia / Gonorrhea / Trichomonas
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.
C. trachomatis, the number one cause of sexually transmitted disease in the United States, is responsible for an estimated 3-4 million new cases annually. Infants born to women with chlamydial infection of the cervix are at risk acquiring an infection during vaginal birth. Gonococcal and chlamydial urethritis may coexist. Demonstrating the presence of N. gonorrhoeae is important in initiating appropriate therapy to prevent the spread of infection.
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
P75775
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10002 LAB5532
Includes
Chlamydia, GC, Trichomonas
CPT Code
- 88175 (interp 88141)
- 87491
- 87591
- 87661
Billing Code
- 88175
- 300762
- 300750
- 500127
CPT Statement
Methodology
Microscopic examination of Papanicolaou stained slide(s), prepared by the ThinPrep® method. ThinPrep® Imaging System. 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.
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; Cyto; 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.
Billing
CPT Code
- 88175 (interp 88141)
- 87491
- 87591
- 87661
Billing Code
- 88175
- 300762
- 300750
- 500127
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Microscopic examination of Papanicolaou stained slide(s), prepared by the ThinPrep® method. ThinPrep® Imaging System. 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.
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Cyto; Report available 5 days