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Pap, Diagnostic Liquid Prep

Message
Performing Lab: Regions


Test Code
3683


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: PADL; Pap Test, Diagnostic, Liquid Prep


CPT Codes
88142 Cytopathology, cervical or vaginal, liquid collection, manual screening under physician supervision

Includes
88141 Cytopathology, cervical or vaginal requiring physician interpreation (if appropriate),


Preferred Specimen
Pap sample collected witha cytobroom and submitted with cytobroom in a SurePath® vial.


Instructions
PADL


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Refridgerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Incorrect collection container; must be received in SurePath pap collection container.


Methodology
SurePath

FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule
Daily, Mon-Fri


Report Available
5 Business Days


Limitations
Interpretation is dependant upon adequate sampling during collection.


Reference Range
N/A


Clinical Significance
Microscopic examination of cervical and/or vaginal scrapings to screen for cancer, precancer, infection or other celluar abnormalities.




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.