ThinPrep® Pap, HPV and CT/NG Panel

Test Code
902161


CPT Codes
87491, 87591, 87624, 88142<br><strong>Restricted Client Code</strong><br><strong>This test is not available for California patient testing.</strong>

Includes
ThinPrep® Pap and HPV mRNA E6/E7
Chlamydia/N. gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA, Urogenital

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® vial


Minimum Volume
1 vial


Other Acceptable Specimens
CT/NG: Transfer 1 mL of Pap fluid from the ThinPrep® vial into the Aptima® Specimen Transfer tube (green label) or Aptima® Vaginal Collection or Multi-Test Collection Kit (orange label)


Instructions
Pap sample collected in ThinPrep® vial, alcohol-based solution that serves as a preservative, transport and antibacterial medium for gynecologic samples. For Invitro Use Only.

HPV mRNA has extended stability, Refrigerated 105 days


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Cervical swabs in Digene® HC cervical sampler • Digene® vials • Swabs • SurePath™ vials • Received frozen • Leakage of fluid during transport


Methodology
See individual assays

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.