Test Directory
332 Anal Cytology, Liquid Based + HPV Reflex if abnormal
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Anal Pap
21 calendar days, Room Temp
Not Detected
Specimen Requirements
Anal sample in Surepath Liquid-Based Pap Test Preservative fluid OR Thinprep Pap Test PreservCyt® fluid.
Method
This test is not FDA approved or is it validated by Pathology, Inc. for this sample type. Test performed at physicians request. Interpret with caution and correlate with other supporting data.
Schedule
Mon-Fri
Turn-Around Time
24-48 hrs
Instructions/Notes
See Appendix, Anal Specimen Collection
Clinical Utility
To screen for anal cancer and pre-cancerous lesions; to detect an HPV infection as there is a potential correlation between HPV infection and anal cancer
CPT Codes
88112
