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ThinPrep Pap (REFL) HPV DNA reflex to Genotypes 16,18
Test Code13727
CPT Codes
88142<br>This test is not available for California patient testing<br>Restricted Client Code
Includes
If ASCUS or atypical cells are found, then HPV DNA, High Risk, Cerv w/rfl to Genotypes 16,18 will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s) 87624).
Preferred Specimen
Pap sample collected in one ThinPrep® vial
Minimum Volume
1 pap sample
Instructions
For instructions refer to http://www.questdiagnostics.com/dms/Documents/Other/Specimen_Collection_and_Transport_Guide_2019.pdf
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 42 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Swabs; Cervical swabs in Digene® HC • Cervical swabs in Digene® HC cervical sampler • Digene® vials
Methodology
Hologic ThinPrep System
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 10 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Liquid-based pap testing is intended for use in the screening and detection of cervical cancer, precancerous lesions, atypical cells and all other cytologic categories as defined by the Bethesda system for reporting results of cervical cytology. Pap screening is not reliable for the detection of endometrial cancer.
