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SurePath™ Pap with Reflex HPV mRNA E6/E7,C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae
Test Code17258
CPT Codes
87491, 87591, 88142<br><strong>This test is not available for California patient testing.</strong>
Includes
SurePath™ Pap with Reflex to HPV mRNA E6/E7
Chlamydia/Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA, Urogenital
If SurePath™ Pap result is ASCUS, then HPV mRNA E6/E7 will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87624).
Pap results requiring physician interpretation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 88141; HCPCS: G0124)
For Interpretations of Atypical Squamous Cells (ASC), HPV mRNA E6/E7, will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87624).
Chlamydia/Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA, Urogenital
If SurePath™ Pap result is ASCUS, then HPV mRNA E6/E7 will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87624).
Pap results requiring physician interpretation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 88141; HCPCS: G0124)
For Interpretations of Atypical Squamous Cells (ASC), HPV mRNA E6/E7, will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87624).
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
//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
SurePath Pap - SurePath Pap Vial
Room temperature: 28 days
Refrigerated: 6 months
Frozen: Unacceptable
SurePath HPV - SurePath Pap Vial
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
SurePath HPV - SurePath Preservative Fluid in Aptima Transfer Tube
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
SurePath CT/NG - SurePath Pap Vial
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
SurePath CT/NG - SurePath Preservative Fluid in Aptima Transfer Tube
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refer to local service area for specimen retention
Room temperature: 28 days
Refrigerated: 6 months
Frozen: Unacceptable
SurePath HPV - SurePath Pap Vial
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
SurePath HPV - SurePath Preservative Fluid in Aptima Transfer Tube
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
SurePath CT/NG - SurePath Pap Vial
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
SurePath CT/NG - SurePath Preservative Fluid in Aptima Transfer Tube
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
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 • SurePath vials received frozen • Swabs • Cervical swabs in Digene® HC cervical sampler • Digene® vials
Methodology
Liquid Based-density Gradient Sedimentation • Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 5 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153