| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Pap, Liquid-based ThinPrep or SurePath | 21 calendar days, Room Temp | Negative |
Specimen Requirements
Cervical sample from the junction of the ectocervix and the endocervix (transition zone) in Surepath Liquid-Based Pap Test Preservative fluid OR Thinprep Pap Test PreservCyt® fluid.
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Method
Liquid Based, Image guided
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Schedule
Mon-Fri
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Turn-Around Time
24-48 hrs
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Instructions/Notes
See HPV HR Screen, test # 5437.
See Appendix, Gynecologic Cytopathology Specimen Collection |
Clinical Utility
To screen for cervical cancer and certain types of Human Papilloma Virus that are associated with cervical cancer.
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CPT Codes
88175
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