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TP-PAP
Test CodeLAB3438
Quest Code
58315X
Alias/See Also
58315X
CPT Codes
ACCES
Preferred Specimen
Pap sample collected in PreservCyt(R) alcohol-based
solution that serves as preservative, transport and
antibacterial medium for gynecologic samples.
For in vitro use only.
solution that serves as preservative, transport and
antibacterial medium for gynecologic samples.
For in vitro use only.
Minimum Volume
Gynecologic sample collected in routine manner
(i.e. Following NCCLS guideline) and rinsed in
PreservCyt(R) following recommended technique
(i.e. Following NCCLS guideline) and rinsed in
PreservCyt(R) following recommended technique
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unlabeled vial; Leakage of fluid during transport;
Mismatch between patient name on vial and name on test
requisition
Mismatch between patient name on vial and name on test
requisition
Methodology
CYTYC Imaging System
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri a.m.; Report available 5 days
Reference Range
Interpretive report with patient results
Clinical Significance
Liquid Based Pap Testing is intended for use in the screening and detection of cervical cancer, pre-cancerous 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.
