PAP IG, HPV-HR (LABCORP)

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LAB100460: PAP IG, HPV-hr | LABCORP EAP: 199123

LABCORP LAB: STERILE SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
LABCORP LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
LABCORP LAB: BLUE SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1

Collect: 5 to 10 mL sputum (brought forth by deep coughing) , endotracheal aspirate, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), bronchial brushing, transbronchial biopsy, deep pharyngeal swab.

Test Includes: Isolation and identification (additional CPT code) of aerobic bacteria considered pathogenic in the lower respiratory tract of patients with cystic fibrosis. Susceptibilities are performed, at an additional charge, where appropriate. Specimen: Sputum, endotracheal aspirate, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), bronchial brushing, transbronchial biopsy, deep pharyngeal swab Volume: 5 to 10 mL sputum, 10 to 50 mL lavage fluid, 5 mL bronchial washing, one swab Container: Sterile screw-cap container (preferred) or bacterial swab transport system. Label container as obtained from a CF patient Patient Preparation: For sputum collection, the patient should be instructed to remove dentures, rinse mouth, and gargle with water. Instruct the patient to cough deeply and expectorate sputum into proper container. Be sure the patient understands the difference between sputum and saliva. Collection: Sputum: The patient should brush his/her teeth and/or rinse mouth well with water before attempting to collect the specimen, in order to reduce the possibility of contaminating the specimen with food particles, oropharyngeal secretions, etc. Instruct the patient that only a specimen brought forth by deep cough should be expectorated into the container. After the specimen has been collected, it should be examined to make sure it contains a sufficient quantity (at least 1 mL) of thick mucus (not saliva). Only the screw-cap container should be submitted to the laboratory. Deep pharyngeal swab (cough or gagged throat specimen): Place a plastic shaft polyester- or rayon-tipped swab in the back of the throat and induce coughing. Remove the swab when coughed secretions have been collected on the swab. Place swab in plastic transport sleeve containing preservative medium and submit to the laboratory. Note: This technique is used in those CF patients who are unable to produce sputum. Storage Instructions: Refrigerate at 2°C to 8°C

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min