Pap Smear, Conventional

Message

Request must include patient age and menstrual history. Smears should be spray-fixed immediately with cytology fixative. Do not air-dry. Patient’s name must be written on frosted end of slide.

Test Code

PAPCN

Alias/See Also

LAB11591

CPT Codes
**Interface Order Code**<br><strong>This test is not available for California patient testing.</strong>

Includes

Please note: Use this Test Code for ordering PAP smear(s) via Interface.

Replaces Test Codes:
586 One C/V Smear
109 Two C/V Smears
1998 Three C/V Smears

Instructions

Request must include patient age and menstrual history. Smears should be spray-fixed immediately with cytology fixative. Do not air-dry. Patient's name must be written on frosted end of slide.

Transport Container

Slide folder

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Methodology

Bethesda Assay • Papanicolaou Staining

Setup Schedule

Mon-Sat

Report Available

5 dyas

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: January 6, 2015

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.