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ThinPrep Pap and HPV
MessageINCLUDES PAP SMEAR AND HPV
Test Code
PAPHPVTP
Quest Code
90931
Alias/See Also
PAP,IG+HPV,CERVICAL
CPT Codes
87624, 88142<br>This test is not available for California patient testing.
Includes
Pap results requiring physician interpretation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT Code(s): 88141; HCPCS: G0124).
Preferred Specimen
Pap sample collected in 1 ThinPrep® pap vial
Minimum Volume
1 ThinPrep vial
Instructions
For instructions refer to
//www.questdiagnostics.com/dms/Documents/Other/Specimen_Collection_and_Transport_Guide_2019.pdf
//www.questdiagnostics.com/dms/Documents/Other/Specimen_Collection_and_Transport_Guide_2019.pdf
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
ThinPrep pap vial
Room temperature (50-30° C): 42 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
HPV - ThinPrep pap vial
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 105 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
ThinPrep in Aptima transfer tube
Room temperature: 60 days
Refrigerated: 60 days
Frozen: 24 months
Refer to local service area for specimen retention
Room temperature (50-30° C): 42 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
HPV - ThinPrep pap vial
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 105 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
ThinPrep in Aptima transfer tube
Room temperature: 60 days
Refrigerated: 60 days
Frozen: 24 months
Refer to local service area for specimen retention
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
ThinPrep vials received refrigerated or frozen • Swabs • Cervical swabs in Digene® HC cervical sampler • Digene® vials
Methodology
Hologic ThinPrep® System • Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 10 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
HPV mRNA E6/E7 is used in conjunction with the Pap cytology findings to assess the risk of progression to cervical cancer and to guide patient management.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153
Last Updated: April 27, 2021