SurePath™ Pap
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
Details
Includes
Pap results requiring physician interpretation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 88141; HCPCS: G0124).
Methodology
Liquid Based-density Gradient Sedimentation
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | Pap sample collected in 1 SurePath™ pap vial |
| Minimum volume | 1 SurePath pap vial |
| Collection instructions | For instructions refer to //www.questdiagnostics.com/dms/Documents/Other/Specimen_Collection_and_Transport_Guide_2019.pdf |
| Transport container | 1 SurePath pap vial |
| Transport temperature | Room temperature |
| Specimen stability | Room temperature: 28 days Refrigerated: 90 days Frozen: Unacceptable Refer to local service area for specimen retention |
| Reject criteria | SurePath vials without the head of the collection device(s) in the fluid • Swabs • SurePath vials received frozen • Cervical swabs in Digene® HC cervical sampler • Digene® vials |
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
*The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
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