CYTOLOGY, THIN PREP®, ANAL PAP

Message

Transport in a purple Irretrievable Specimen Bag with an Anal Source label affixed to bag to differentiate from routine paps.
Both bag and label can be ordered online or by calling Client Services at 800-937-5521 or 219-989-3700.

Test Code

ANCYT

Alias/See Also

Thin Prep; Anal pap

CPT Codes
88112

Preferred Specimen

ThinPrep PreservCyt vial (GREEN)

The green vial allows distinction from the pink. Samples will not be rejected if collected in the pink vial. However, anal paps cannot be processed in the same manner as a traditional ThinPrep pap. See Additional Information below for collection information.

Instructions

See Additional Information

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Sample discarded at 7 days

Specimen Stability

Sample submitted in PreservCyt: 6 weeks from the date of collection maintained at room temperature
Sample submitted in CytoLyt: 8 days at room temperature

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

Samples will be rejected if collected using a lubricant containing carbomers. See Additional Information below for the approved list of lubricants.

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F

Report Available

Within 3 days of receipt at the laboratory.

Reference Range

Reporting follows the Bethesda system for anal cytology.

Clinical Significance

Anal paps do not require a screening or diagnostic selection. This test is used to detect pre-malignant cells.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
(Cytology)

Additional Information
Anal Pap Quick Reference Guide
Thin Prep Lubricant List

Last Updated: June 7, 2023

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.