Cytology, SurePath Liquid-Based Pap Test
2000134
Ordering Recommendation
May be used for routine 3-year interval cervical cancer screening test in all women. For 5-year interval testing (co-testing) 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
1-14 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Submit With Order
ARUP Consult®
Disease Topics
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.
CPT Code(s)
88142 or 88143; if reviewed by pathologist add 88141
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2000495 | SurePath Pap Specimen Source | 19763-2 |
| 2000496 | SurePath Pap Clinical History |
Aliases
- Cytology
- Pap
- Pap Smear
- Pap Test
- SurePath
- SurePath Pap Test