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CYTOLOGY, THIN PREP® PAP SMEAR, DIAGNOSTIC
MessageAnal source is accepted for pap - see PAPTS (screening), however anal source HPV will be sent to ARUP #2011947 (order UNCMS).
Report can be found in Soft Path
Report can be found in Soft Path
Test Code
PAPTD
CPT Codes
88175
Includes
Microscopic evaluation of cells with Pathologist interpretation.
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.
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 list of approved lubricants below.
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:
- Samples submitted in the wrong collection container
- Specimen not labeled with TWO patient identifiers
- Specimen collection with an unapproved lubricant
Methodology
Microscopic identification
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F
Report Available
Within 7 days of receipt at the laboratory.
Reference Range
Witin normal limits
Clinical Significance
Diagnostic test for cervical/vaginal neoplasia on symptomatic patients. Pathologist interpretation will be performed if abnormal.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Cytology
Additional Information
Thin Prep Lubricant List
Last Updated: June 5, 2023