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Patient: FAQs

1.) Question: Do I have the right to a copy of my medical record?

You do have a right to receive a copy of your medical record. However, a reasonable, cost-based fee may be charged for this service. 

2.) Question: How does InCyte "give back" to the community?

InCyte Pathology sponsors community activities such as the Komen Race for the Cure, Relay for Life, and Valley Girl Triathalon. We also work with community healthcare providers to offer limited services for a reduced fee. 

3.) Question: How long will it take my doctor to receive the report on my pap smear?

Pap smears are generally reported out in 4-7 days after receipt in the laboratory. My biopsy- Turnaround time for biopsy results are generally 24 hours; however, additional testing may add another 24-48 hours. 

4.) Question: What are the hours and phone number to the InCyte billing office?

The Billing Office phones are staffed from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Locally, you may call 892-2701 or 1-800-403-6749 toll free. 

5.) Question: How is my Pap smear screened? 

Your Pap smear is initially screened by an automated screener and then by a human who has had advanced training in reading cytologic smears (cytotechnologists). All abnormal results are reviewed by a pathologist. Ten per cent of the Pap smears received at InCyte Pathology are re-screened for quality assurance purposes. 

6.) Question: What is HPV and its role in cervical cancer? Am I at risk? 

Also known to laboratories as the hc2 High–Risk HPV DNA Test® or as the DNAwithPap® Test, The Digene HPV Test is a signal–amplified, nucleic acid test that provides standardized, objective results upon which healthcare providers may rely on to accurately assess patient risk for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) and cancer. The test has a sensitivity optimized to detect clinically relevant HPV DNA levels and its performance has been clinically validated in studies reported in more than 300 peer-reviewed publications based on studies involving more than 40,000 women. The Digene HPV Test is the only FDA–approved HPV test for primary screening, in conjunction with a Pap, of women age 30 years and older; and triage of women of any age with ASC–US Pap results.  Learn more at Digene's website.

7.) Question: I was diagnosed with cancer. Where can I get additional information about treatment options/prognosis/support groups etc.?  

To learn more visit the website for My Biopsy.   

8.) Question: Do you draw blood?  Where can I get a blood draw? 

InCyte Pathology is an anatomic laboratory. We do not draw blood. Phlebotomy (the drawing of blood) can be done at Pathology Associates Medical Laboratories drawing stations at many locations throughout the area.

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