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GYN CYTO
Thin Prep
PAP
 

Message

ThinPrep 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.




Test Code
GYN


Alias/See Also
3050036, 3050038, 3050048, 3050049
 


CPT Codes
G0145, 88175

Preferred Specimen
1 Thin Prep vial
 


Patient Preparation

Preferably, the woman should be tested two weeks after the first day of her LMP and not while menstruating. Patients should not use vaginal medication, vaginal contraceptives, or douches during the 48 hours prior to the appointment.  Intercourse is not recommended for 24 hours before examination.



Minimum Volume
1 Thin Prep vial


Transport Container
Thin Prep vial


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 42 days Refrigerated: Unacceptable Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Thin Prep vials received refrigerated or frozen
Specimen received in other transport media


Methodology
Hologic Thin Prep System

FDA Status
approved

Setup Schedule
Monday-Friday


Reference Range
See patient report for interpretation of results.


Clinical Significance
ThinPrep® Pap - 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. 


Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health



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.