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Cytology, Thin Prep® Pap Smear, Screening, w/ HPV by PCR
MessageReport can be found in Soft Path
Test Code
PAPTS and PAPAL (PTSH Orderable in Soft Path Only)
CPT Codes
88175; 87626
Includes
Microscopic examination of cells, Pathologist interpretation, and HPV by PCR test on any pap result
Preferred Specimen
ThinPrep kit Please note: many lubricants interfere with the ThinPrep pap test. Please see the list of approved lubricants to avoid a rejection.
Other Acceptable Specimens
None
Instructions
See approved list of lubricants
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Thin Prep® samples are stable for 6 weeks after collection for additional testing.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
The following conditions will result in a rejected specimen:
- Specimen submitted in the wrong collection container
- Specimen not labeled with TWO patient identifiers
- Specimen collected using an unapproved lubricant
Methodology
Microscopic analysis
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F
Report Available
Within 7 days of receipt at the laboratory.
Reference Range
Pap: Within normal limits
HPV: Not Detected
HPV: Not Detected
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab Cytology
Alinity m
Additional Information
Thin Prep Lubricant List
Last Updated: July 21, 2025