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ThinPrep® Automated Pap and HPV mRNA E6/E7 (REFL)
Test Code17996
CPT Codes
87624, 88175<br><strong>This test is not available for California patient testing.</strong><br>Restricted Client Code
Includes
If the Automated Pap is Normal and the HPV mRNA E6/E7 is Detected, then HPV 16,18/45 will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87625).
Please note: Pap results requiring physician interpretation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 88141; HCPCS: G0124).
Preferred Specimen
Pap sample collected in 1 ThinPrep®
Minimum Volume
1 vial
Instructions
For instructions refer to //www.questdiagnostics.com/dms/Documents/Other/Specimen_Collection_and_Transport_Guide_2019.pdf
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Pap ThinPrep
Room temperature: 42 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
HPV ThinPrep Pap vial
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 105 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
ThinPrep in Aptima transfer tube
Room temperature: 60 days
Refrigerated: 60 days
Frozen: 2 years
Refer to local service area for specimen retention
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
ThinPrep vials received refrigerated or frozen • Swabs • Cervical swabs in Digene HC cervical sampler • Digene vials
Methodology
Transcription Mediated-Amplification • Hologic ThinPrep System
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 5 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.
