ThinPrep® Automated Pap and HPV mRNA E6/E7 with Reflex to HPV 16,18/45
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
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Details
Includes
ThinPrep® Automated Pap
HPV mRNA E6/E7 with Reflex to HPV Genotypes 16, 18/45
If the ThinPrep® Automated Pap is Normal and the HPV mRNA E6/E7 is Detected, then HPV Genotypes 16,18/45 will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87625).
Methodology
Hologic ThinPrep® System • Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
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 vial |
| Collection instructions | For instructions refer to 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 container | 1 ThinPrep 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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