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SurePath™ Pap
Test Code14471
CPT Codes
88142 (HCPCS: G0123)<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).
Preferred Specimen
Pap sample collected in 1 SurePath™ pap vial
Minimum Volume
1 SurePath pap vial
Instructions
For instructions refer to //www.questdiagnostics.com/dms/Documents/Other/Specimen_Collection_and_Transport_Guide_2019.pdf
Transport Container
1 SurePath pap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 28 days
Refrigerated: 6 months
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refer to local service area for specimen retention
Refrigerated: 6 months
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refer to local service area for specimen retention
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
SurePath™ vials without the head of the collection device(s) in the fluid • Swabs • SurePath vials received frozen • Cervical swabs in Digene® HC cervical sampler • Digene vials
Methodology
Liquid Based-density Gradient Sedimentation
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 5 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. Gynecologic cytology is a screening test which is subject to both false positive and false negative results. For that reason, the test is most reliable when a satisfactory sample is obtained on a regular repetitive basis. Hence, these results must be interpreted in the context of historic and current information.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153