ThinPrep® Automated Pap Reflex HPV mRNA E6/E7, with CT/NG, Trichomonas
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
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Details
Includes
ThinPrep Automated Pap reflex HPV mRNA E6/E7
Chlamydia/Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA
Trichomonas vaginalis RNA, Qualitative, TMA, PAP Vial
If ThinPrep Automated Pap result is ASCUS, then HPV mRNA E6/E7 will be performed at an additional charge (CPT Code(s): 87624)
Methodology
CYTYC ThinPrep 2000 or ThinPrep 3000 System • Target Capture • Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA) • Dual Kinetic Assay
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | ThinPrep® vial with 20 mL PreservCyt® Solution |
| Collection instructions | Collect cervical specimens in ThinPrep® Pap Test vials containing PreservCyt® Solution with broom-type or cytobrush/spatula collection devices according to the manufacturer's instructions. If the ThinPrep® Aliquot Removal procedure will be used prior to cytology processing, refer to the ThinPrep® 2000 or ThinPrep® 3000 System instructions. Transfer 1 mL of the removed aliquot into an APTIMA® Specimen Transfer tube according to the instructions in the APTIMA® Specimen Transfer Kit package insert. If testing the specimen after cytology processing using the ThinPrep® 2000 System, process the ThinPrep® liquid cytology specimen in accordance with the ThinPrep® 2000 System instructions for use and the APTIMA® Specimen Transfer Kit package insert. Transfer 1 mL of the fluid remaining in the ThinPrep® Pap test vial into an APTIMA® Specimen Transfer tube according to the instructions in the APTIMA® Specimen Transfer Kit package insert. Specimens should be transferred to an APTIMA® Specimen Transfer tube within 30 days of collection if stored at room temperature (see section 3.2). ThinPrep PreservCyt® Solution Vials: 1 mL of PreservCyt® Solution specimen must be transferred into 2.9 mL of APTIMA® specimen transport media. Transfer into APTIMA® transport media tubes contained in Specimen Transfer kits, Vaginal Swab collection kits, or Unisex Swab collection kits. |
| Transport container | See Instructions |
| Transport temperature | Room temperature |
| Specimen stability | Room temperature: 30 days Refrigerated: 30 days Frozen: Unacceptable |
| Reject criteria | Cervical swabs in Digene® HC cervical sampler • Digene® vials • Swabs • SurePath™ vials • Received frozen |
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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