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SurePath™ Pap with Reflex to HPV mRNA E6/E7
Test Code14499
CPT Codes
88142<br><strong>This test is not available for California patient testing.</strong>
Includes
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 DNA, High Risk 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 DNA, High Risk 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
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refer to local service area for specimen retention
Refrigerated: 7 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 • 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.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153