ThinPrep® Imaging Pap and HPV mRNA E6/E7 with Reflex to HPV 16,18/45

Test Code

91414

CPT Codes
88175 (HCPCS: G0145), 87624<br><strong>This test is not available for California patient testing.</strong>

Includes

ThinPrep® Imaging System Pap
HPV mRNA E6/E7 with Reflex to HPV Genotypes 16, 18/45

If the Pap is Normal and the HPV mRNA E6/E7 is Detected, then HPV Genotypes 16,18/45 will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87625).

Preferred Specimen

Pap sample collected in 1 ThinPrep® pap vial

Minimum Volume

1 ThinPrep pap vial

Instructions

For instructions refer to www.questdiagnostics.com/dms/Documents/Other/Specimen_Collection_and_Transport_Guide_2019.pdf

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Pap
Room temperature: 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: 2 years

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: 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 Chantilly
14225 Newbrook Dr
Chantilly, VA 20153

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.