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Cervical-ThinPrep

Test Code
Cervical-ThinPrep


Alias/See Also
PAP test


CPT Codes
88174

Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Specimen must be processed within six weeks.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Accurate patient and specimen identification is critical.  Complete and legible information is required on all forms, and slides must be properly labeled.  Missing or incomplete information on the Cytology request forms is cause for return of th


Methodology
Hologic T3000

Report Available
7 days


Clinical Significance
Reflex HPV will be performed on ASCUS reports. Co-testing may be requested for patients 30-64 y/0.




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.