SurePath™ Imaging Pap

Test Code

18810

CPT Code(s)

88175 (HCPCS: G0145)

Test Code

18810

CPT Code(s)

88175 (HCPCS: G0145)

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In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

SurePath™ Imaging Pap - Liquid based Pap testing is intended for use in the screening and detection of cervical cancer, pre-cancerous lesions, atypical cells and all other cytologic categories as defined by the Bethesda System for Reporting Results of Cervical Cytology. Pap screening is not reliable for the detection of endometrial cancer.

Test Resources

Test Guide

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Test Details

Includes

In instances where computer-assisted Pap testing is unable to make an evaluation, manual screening will be performed. All SurePath™ Imaging Pap tests and all ThinPrep® Imaging System tests will be CPT coded as 88175.
Pap results requiring physician interpretation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT Code(s): 88141; HCPCS: G0124).

Methodology

Liquid Based-Density Gradient Sedimentation

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Includes

In instances where computer-assisted Pap testing is unable to make an evaluation, manual screening will be performed. All SurePath™ Imaging Pap tests and all ThinPrep® Imaging System tests will be CPT coded as 88175.
Pap results requiring physician interpretation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT Code(s): 88141; HCPCS: G0124).

Methodology

Liquid Based-Density Gradient Sedimentation

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

Pap sample collected with a cytobroom. Cytobroom tip submitted in a SurePath™ vial. Alcohol based solution that serves as preservative and transport media for gynecological samples.

Minimum Volume

Gynecological sample collected with cytobroom in routine manner and broom tip deposited in SurePath™ vial

Transport Container

SurePath™ vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 28 days
Refrigerated: 6 months

Reject Criteria

Unlabeled vial • Leakage of fluid during transport • Mismatch between name of patient on vial and name on test requisition • SurePath™ (blue) vials without the head of the collection device(s) in the fluid

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

Pap sample collected with a cytobroom. Cytobroom tip submitted in a SurePath™ vial. Alcohol based solution that serves as preservative and transport media for gynecological samples.

Minimum Volume

Gynecological sample collected with cytobroom in routine manner and broom tip deposited in SurePath™ vial

Transport Container

SurePath™ vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 28 days
Refrigerated: 6 months

Reject Criteria

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

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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