Cytology, Diagnostic Thin Layer Cervical-Vaginal Pap Test With Guided Screening
Abbrev Code: | PITLD | ||
Order Code: | LAB1000 | Order Name: | Pap Imaged Thin Layer Diagnostic |
Synonyms: | Diagnostic Pap; Cervical Smear; Pap Smear; Papanicolaou Smear; SurePath Pap; Autocyte; Thin Layer Pap; Endocervical Cytology; Vulvar Cytology | ||
Methodology: | Preferred methodology SurePath Pap Test. Thin Layer: Processing utilizing SurePrep or Thin Prep (Grand Itasca location only) processing devices, staining and microscopic evaluation. | ||
CPT Codes: | 88175 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri, 0800-1500; results are reported within one week. | ||
Special Instructions: | Provide pertinent medical history. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Cervical smear, endocervical sample or vaginal sample |
Container: | SurePath collection vial |
Collection Instructions: | Thin Layer/SurePath:
Answer the HPV reflex question. A separate HPV order is not needed unless ordering from the OR.
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Causes for Rejection: | ThinPrep vial, fixation in formalin, vial mislabeled or not labeled. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Store at room temperature. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship vials at room temperature in a sealed leak-resistant bag. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | UM Cytology (Range, UMMC East Bank) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Results are reported as negative to positive for intra-epithelial lesion or malignancy. Cytologically apparent infectious disease is indicated. Results reported using Bethesda Pap test nomenclature and as negative to positive for pre-malignant or malignant abnormalities. |
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