Cytology, Thin Prep® Pap Smear, Diagnostic, w/ HPV by PCR

Message

Report can be found in Soft Path

Test Code

PAPTD and PAPAL (PTDH 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 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:

Specimen submitted in the wrong collection container
Specimen not labeled with TWO patient identifiers
Specimen collected 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

Pap: Within normal limits
HPV: Not Detected

Clinical Significance

Diagnostic test for cervical/vaginal neoplasia on symptomatic patients. In addition, HPV will be performed on any result.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Cytology

Additional Information
Thin Prep Lubricant List

Last Updated: July 21, 2025

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.