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Cytology, SurePath Liquid-Based Pap Test and Human Papillomavirus (HPV), High Risk with 16 and 18 Genotype by PCR, SurePath. (for routine co-testing in women over 30)

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Specimen Collection and Handling

Ordering Recommendation

FDA-approved test for cotesting at 5-year intervals in individuals 25-65 years of age with a cervix. Recommended test is Human Papillomavirus (HPV), High Risk with 16 and 18 Genotype by PCR, SurePath (2011933).

Methodology

Microscopy

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-7 days
If reflexed, add 1-2 days.

New York DOH Approval Status

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

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

Ambient

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimens not collected in a SurePath collection vials. Specimens submitted in expired preservative vials. Vials received without the collection devices.

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 4 weeks; Refrigerated: 6 months; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval

Interpretive Data

Refer to report.

Compliance Category

FDA

Note

In addition to the SurePath Pap Test, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), High Risk with 16 and 18 Genotype by PCR, SurePath (ARUP test code 2011933) will be performed and reported under a separate accession.

The Pap Test is a screening test for cervical cancer and its precursors with an inherent false-negative rate.

Store collection vials without cytologic samples at room temperature (15°C to 30°C). Do not use solution beyond expiration date marked on the vial.

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

88142, if reviewed by pathologist add 88141; 87624

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
2000473 SurePath Pap Specimen Source
2000474 Clinical History
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.

Aliases

  • HPV PCR
  • Pap Smear and HPV testing
  • Pap Test, (SurePath Liquid-Based Pap Test)
  • SurePath Pap Test and HR Hybrid Capture
Cytology, SurePath Liquid-Based Pap Test and Human Papillomavirus (HPV), High Risk with 16 and 18 Genotype by PCR, SurePath. (for routine co-testing in women over 30)