Ordering RecommendationRecommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
FDA-approved test for routine 3-year interval cervical cancer screening in all women ≥21 years. Acceptable for routine 3-year interval cervical cancer screening in all women 25-65 years, for whom the preferred test is Human Papillomavirus (HPV) High Risk with 16 and 18 Genotype by PCR, SurePath (2011933).
MnemonicUnique test identifier.
GA REQUEST
MethodologyProcess(es) used to perform the test.
Microscopy
PerformedDays of the week the test is performed.
Sun-Sat
ReportedExpected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-7 days
New York DOH Approval StatusIndicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
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
Room temperature.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens not collected in a SurePath collection kit. Expired preservative vials or vials received without the collection devices.
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
Refer to report.
Compliance Category
FDA
NoteAdditional information related to the test.
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
N/A
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
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