Cytology Order Lifepoint

Test Code

COL

Alias/See Also

Pap smear

Includes

ThinPrep and Conventional Pap Smears

Preferred Specimen

Liquid based pap smear is preferred and should be submitted in ThinPrep collection vial.

Other Acceptable Specimens

Conventional spray-fixed pap smears

Instructions

CYTOLOGY ORDER - TAKE SPECIMEN TO CYTOLOGY

Transport Container

Transport in the ThinPrep collection vial or a plastic slide holder for conventional spray-fixed smears.

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Unlabeled specimens will be rejected

Methodology
ThinPrep paps will be processed on the T2000 processor and manually read by the cytotechnologist

Setup Schedule

Pap processing is Monday - Friday 6:00am to 6:00pm

Report Available

Available upon completion of analysis, normally 1 - 2 days

Reference Range

Bethesda reporting format used

Clinical Significance

Cytology specimens are examined for benign, atypical and malignant cellular changes. Organisms will also be reported if identified during the process.

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.