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Test Code CY009 Cytology, Liquid-Based Pap Test

Methodology

Testing Algorithm:

If liquid-based Pap result is cytological diagnosis of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US), #83344 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Detection-High Risk Types will be performed, at an additional charge. 

Note: 1. Screening refers to routine Pap smear. Diagnostic refers to patients with histories of abnormal Paps, clinical findings suggestive of cervical abnormalities, or patients at high-risk for developing cervical dysplasia.

2. Barnes-Jewish Hospital offers ThinPrep Pap test and SurePath Pap test.

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

See SurePath or ThinPrep Pap Test Collection and Reporting in Specimen Collection and Preparation in Special Instructions for specimen collection information.

 

Specimen Type: Varies
Container/Tube: SurePath or ThinPrep Pap vial

Specimen Volume: Adequate specimen
Collection Instructions:

1. Label vial with patient’s first and last name, date of birth, and date of collection.

2. Ensure vial is tightly closed and place in a biohazard Ziplock bag.

Forms: Cytology Laboratory Requisition in Special Instructions.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO

Reference Values

See SurePath or ThinPrep Pap Test Collection and Reporting in Specimen Collection and Preparation in Special Instructions.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Cut-off time: Monday through Thursday 1530; Friday 1600

Turnaround Time:
STAT: 2 working days

Routine: 10 working days

Test Classification and CPT Coding

88142-Cervical or vaginal Pap thin layer

87624-HPV amplified probe (if appropriate)

Note: Professional charges may be applied.

Additional Information


For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Processing Instructions:Test performed in BJH Cytology.

Special Instructions