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Test Code CY009 Cytology, Liquid-Based Pap Test

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

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.

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.

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.

Reference Values

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

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO

Additional Information


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

Special Instructions