ThinPrep® Automated Pap Reflex HPV mRNA E6/E7, C. trachomatis,N. gonorrhoeae
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, Urogenital
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 Imaging System • Dual Kinetic Assay (DKA) • Target Capture • Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | See Collection Instructions |
| 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® System instructions for use on aliquot removal. 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® System, process the ThinPrep® liquid cytology specimen in accordance with the ThinPrep® 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 or Unisex Swab Collection Tubes (white label). |
| Transport container | See Collection 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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