SurePath™ Pap and HPV DNA

Test Code
92242


CPT Codes
88142 (HCPCS: G0123), 87624<br><strong>This test is not available for California patient testing.</strong>

Includes
SurePath™ Pap
HPV DNA, High Risk, Cervical

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 SurePath™ pap vial


Minimum Volume
1 SurePath pap vial


Instructions


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
SurePath Pap and HPV DNA
Room temperature: 28 days
Refrigerated: 90 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Refer to local service area for specimen retention.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
SurePath vials without the head of the collection device(s) in the fluid • SurePath vials received frozen • Swabs • Cervical swabs in Digene® HC cervical sampler • Digene® vials • Vaginal sources


Methodology
Liquid Based-density Gradient Sedimentation • Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 10 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report




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.