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Fluid Request - GYN

Test Code
Fluid Request - GYN


CPT Codes
88175

Preferred Specimen
For PAP tests specimens use Thin Prep Vial- not the small blue capped vials. HPV is sent out and will take longer for results.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen container or requistion are received mislabeled or unlabeled.  Specimen missing information identification  on container or requisition. Specimens with only one patient identifier.


Report Available
Reports are verified after pathologist reviews and approves dictation after transcription is complete. Verified reports are transmitted to EMR immediately on MMC patients. Verified DML reports are transmitted via fax or into EMR immediately. Providers without fax or EMR access receive printed report delivered to physician offices daily. 


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory
  2. MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: September 13, 2022


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.