| 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.
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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.
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Schedule
Mon-Fri
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Turn-Around Time
24-48 hrs
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Instructions/Notes
See Appendix, Anal Specimen Collection
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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
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CPT Codes
88112
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