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TP-PAP(ASCUS) REFLEX HPV RNA
Test CodeLAB3401
Quest Code
90934X
Alias/See Also
90934X
CPT Codes
ACCES
Includes
If ThinPrep® Pap result is ASCUS, HPV mRNA E6/E7 will be performed at an additional charge (CPT Code(s): 87624)
Preferred Specimen
Pap sample collected in PreservCyt(R), alcohol-based
solution that serves as preservative, transport and
antibacterial medium for gynecologic samples.
For invitro use only.
solution that serves as preservative, transport and
antibacterial medium for gynecologic samples.
For invitro 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 if fluid during transport;
Mismatch between name of patient on vial and name on
test requisition
Mismatch between name of patient on vial and name on
test requisition
Methodology
CYTYC Imaging System
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 5-7 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
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.
