ThinPrep® Automated Pap with Reflex to HPV DNA

Test Code

92087

CPT Codes
88174 or 88175 (HCPCS: G0144 or G0145)<br><strong>This test is not available for California patient testing.</strong>

Includes

Pap results requiring physician interpretation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 88141; HCPCS: G0124).
If ThinPrep® TIS Pap result is ASCUS, HPV DNA (High Risk) will be performed at an additional charge (CPT Code(s): 87624).

Preferred Specimen

Pap sample (gynecologic sample collected in routine manner (i.e. following NCCLS guidelines) and rinsed in PreservCyt® following recommended technique minimum) collected in PreservCyt, alcohol-based solution that serves as preservative, transport and antibacterial medium for gynecologic samples. For in vitro use only.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

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

Unlabeled vial • Leakage of fluid during transport • Mismatch between name of patient on vial and name on test requisition

Methodology
ThinPrep® Processing System and ThinPrep® Imaging System

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 10 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

Liquid based pap testing is intended for use in the screening and detection of cervical cancer, pre-cancerous lesions, atypical cells and all other cytologic categories as defined by The Bethesda System for reporting results of cervical cytology. Pap screening is not reliable for the detection of endometrial cancer.

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.