Laboratory Services

Pap Test, ThinPrep®

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Pap Test, ThinPrep®
Synonym(s)

Liquid Pap, Cytc, Hologic

Test ID

TPAP - Pap Only
TPAPCT - Pap w/CT
TPAPGC - Pap w/GC
TPAPGCCT - Pap w/GCCT
TPAPV - Pap w/HPV (regardless of Pap result)
TPAPVG - Pap w/HPV (regardless) and reflex 16/18 if HPV+
TPAPVGN - Pap w/HPV (regardless) and reflex 16/18 if Pap – and HPV+
TPAPA - Pap w/HPV if ASCUS
TPAPACT - Pap w/HPV if ASCUS and CT
TPAPAGC - Pap w/HPV if ASCUS and GC
TPAPAGCCT - Pap w/HPV if ASCUS and GCCT

Specimen Type

Cervical/endocervical tissue, vaginal tissue

Specimen Requirements

ThinPrep® collection vial, broom-type collection device with detachable head, Cervix brush with snap off head.

Required Information

Complete the Incyte Diagnostics requisition with the patient's demographics and relevant clinical history. Label specimen container with the patient's full first and last name, second unique identifier, and specimen source/site.

Stability

Indefinite at room temperature

Unacceptable Specimen Conditions

Improper or inadequate patient identification, improper fixative

Limitations

Excess blood/inflammation/lubricant, scant cellularity

Department (code)

Cytology

Methodology

ThinPrep® liquid-based collection (Hologic)

Estimated TAT

34 business days from receipt

Testing Schedule

Monday–Friday

Test Includes

All Pap tests (gynecologic specimens) within normal limits will be screened by a trained and certified Cytotechnologist and a report provided.

Retention

Specimen: 21 days after collection
Slide: 5 years

CPT Code(s)

88175 - Automated
88142 - Thin Layer
88141 - Interpretation

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Additional Information

All Pap tests are correlated with patient's previous history if on file at Incyte Diagnostics. When indicated the Pap test and biopsy will be correlated. The Pap Smear is not a diagnostic test, but a screening test, utilized to identify the presence of pre-malignant and malignant disease and various infectious agents. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Testing: May be requested as a reflex test with a diagnosis of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS) or, as an adjunctive test in women 30 years and older, with Pap diagnosis of within normal limits. Additional molecular testing (CT/GC) may be requested from Pap collection vial, but must be ordered at the time of collection.