Cytology, SurePath Liquid-Based Pap Test

2000134

Ordering Recommendation

FDA-approved test for routine cervical cancer screening at 3-year intervals in all women ≥21 years. For 5-year interval testing (cotesting) in women 30-65 years, order with Human Papillomavirus (HPV), High Risk by PCR, SurePath (2011942) or Human Papillomavirus (HPV) High Risk with 16 and 18 Genotype by PCR, SurePath (2011933).

Mnemonic

GA REQUEST

Methodology

Microscopy

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-7 days

New York DOH Approval Status

Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.

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Specimen Collection and Handling

ARUP Consult®

Disease Topics

Interface Map

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect: Cervical specimen in a SurePath collection kit, Rovers Cervex-Brush Kit (ARUP Supply #22216), PAP Perfect Plastic Spatula and Cytobrush Plus GT Collection Kit (ARUP Supply #41126), or Rovers Cervex-Brush Combi Collection Kit (ARUP Supply #45031) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. For specific instructions refer to Specimen Collection and Handling.
Specimen Preparation: Transport cervical specimen in the original collection kit.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens not collected in a SurePath collection kit. Expired preservative vials or vials received without the collection devices.
Remarks
Stability: Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 6 months; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval

Interpretive Data

Refer to report.

Note

This test does not include HPV testing. The Pap test is a screening test for cervical cancer and its precursors with an inherent false-negative rate.

Hotline History

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CPT Code(s)

88142; if reviewed by pathologist add 88141

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Components

Component Test Code*	Component Chart Name	LOINC
2000495	SurePath Pap Specimen Source	19763-2
2000496	SurePath Pap Clinical History

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Aliases

Cytology
Pap
Pap Smear
Pap Test
SurePath
SurePath Pap Test

Date of Change	Test Name Change	Methodology	Performance/Reported Schedule	Specimen Requirements	Reference Interval	Interpretive Data	Note	CPT Code	Component Change	Other Interface Change	New Test	Inactive
02/20/2018									X
11/13/2017								X