ThinPrep® Automated Pap and HPV mRNA E6/E7
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
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Details
Includes
ThinPrep® Automated Pap
HPV mRNA E6/E7
Pap results requiring physician interpretation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 88141; HCPCS: G0124).
Methodology
Hologic ThinPrep® System • Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Assay category
The analytical performance characteristics of this assay have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. The modifications have not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Alternative name(s)
Hologic
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | Pap sample collected in 1 ThinPrep® Pap vial |
| Minimum volume | 1 ThinPrep Pap vial |
| Collection instructions | For instructions refer to //www.questdiagnostics.com/dms/Documents/Other/Specimen_Collection_and_Transport_Guide_2019.pdf |
| Transport container | 1 ThinPrep Pap vial |
| Transport temperature | Room temperature |
| Specimen stability | Pap Room temperature: 42 days Refrigerated: Unacceptable Frozen: Unacceptable HPV ThinPrep Pap vial Room temperature: 30 days Refrigerated: 105 days Frozen: Unacceptable ThinPrep in Aptima® transfer tube Room temperature: 60 days Refrigerated: 60 days Frozen: 2 years Refer to local service area for specimen retention. |
| Reject criteria | ThinPrep vials received refrigerated or frozen • Swabs • 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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