SurePath™ Focal Point (SURPAP)

Test Code

LAB2045

Quest Code

18810

CPT Codes
88175 (HCPCS: G0145)

Includes

In instances where computer-assisted Pap testing is unable to make an evaluation, manual screening will be performed. All SurePath™ Imaging Pap tests and all ThinPrep® Imaging System tests will be CPT coded as 88175.
Pap results requiring physician interpretation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT Code(s): 88141; HCPCS: G0124).

Preferred Specimen

Pap sample collected with a cytobroom. Cytobroom tip submitted in a SurePath™ vial. Alcohol based solution that serves as preservative and transport media for gynecological samples.

Minimum Volume

Gynecological sample collected with cytobroom in routine manner and broom tip deposited in SurePath™ vial

Transport Container

SurePath™ vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 28 days
Refrigerated: 6 months

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Unlabeled vial • Leakage of fluid during transport • Mismatch between name of patient on vial and name on test requisition • SurePath™ (blue) vials without the head of the collection device(s) in the fluid

Methodology
Liquid Based-Density Gradient Sedimentation

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 - South Region

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.