SurePath™ Pap and HPV mRNA E6/E7, C. trachomatis, N. gonorrhoeae

Test code

16770

CPT code(s)*

87494, 87624, 88142 (HCPCS: G1023)

**CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

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Clinical significance

SurePath™ Pap and HPV mRNA E6/E7, C. trachomatis, N. gonorrhoeae - See individual tests

Test resources

None found for this test
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Details

Test details

Includes

SurePath™ Pap
HPV mRNA E6/E7, SurePath™ Vial
Chlamydia/Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA, Urogenital

Pap results requiring physician interpretation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT Code(s): 88141; HCPCS: G0124).

Methodology

Liquid Based-Density Gradient Sedimentation • Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)

Specimen requirements
Patient preparation	None Specified
Preferred specimen(s)	SurePath™ vial
Collection instructions	Note: Cervical sources are required for HPV testing. If a vaginal source from a patient who has had a total hysterectomy with removal of cervix was submitted, please contact the testing laboratory for alternative testing options.
Transport temperature	Room temperature
Specimen stability	SurePath™ (PAP) Room temperature: 28 days Refrigerated: 28 days Frozen: Unacceptable SurePath™ (HPV) Room temperature: 7 days Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: Unacceptable SurePath™ (CTNG) Room temperature: 4 days Refrigerated: 4 days Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference range(s)

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LOINC® codes

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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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