ThinPrep® Automated Pap with Reflex to HPV DNA
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Clinical Significance
ThinPrep® Automated Pap with Reflex to HPV DNA - 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
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Test Details
If ThinPrep Automated Pap result is ASCUS, HPV DNA (High Risk) will be performed at an additional charge (CPT Code(s): 87624).
Methodology
Reference Range(s)
Preferred Specimen(s)
Pap sample collected in PreservCyt®, alcohol-based solution that serves as preservative, transport and antibacterial medium for gynecologic samples.
For in vitro use only.
Minimum Volume
Gynecologic sample collected in routine manner (i.e. following NCCLS guideline) and rinsed in PreservCyt® following recommended technique
Transport Container
Vials filled with PreservCyt®
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 21 days
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria
Unlabeled vial • Leakage of fluid during transport • Mismatch between name of patient on vial and name on test requisition
Setup Schedule
For in vitro use only.
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: Unacceptable