Cytology, ThinPrep Pap Test with Reflex to Human Papillomavirus (HPV), High Risk with 16 and 18 Genotype by Nucleic Acid Amplification (NAA), ThinPrep (Test on Delay as of 01/18/23)
Ordering Recommendation
Acceptable test for routine cervical cancer screening at 3-year intervals in individuals 25-65 years of age with a cervix. Preferred test is Human Papillomavirus (HPV), High Risk with 16 and 18 Genotype by Nucleic Acid Amplification (NAA), ThinPrep (3003005).
Mnemonic
Methodology
Microscopy
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-7 days
If reflexed, add 1-2 days.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Transport cervical specimen in the original collection kit.
Ambient
Specimens not collected in a ThinPrep Pap Test collection vial. Specimens submitted in an expired collection vial.
Ambient: 3 weeks; Refrigerated: 3 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Refer to report.
FDA
Note
If the ThinPrep Pap Test is interpreted as atypical squamous of undetermined significance (ASC-US), then Human Papillomavirus (HPV), High Risk with 16 and 18 Genotype by Nucleic Acid Amplification (NAA), ThinPrep (ARUP test code 3003005) will be performed and reported under a separate accession. Additional charges apply.
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
CPT Codes
88142; if reviewed by pathologist add 88141. If reflexed, add 87624
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2000554 | ThinPrep Pap Specimen Source | |
2000555 | Clinical History |
Aliases
- Cytology
- Pap
- Pap Smear
- Pap Test
- Thin Prep Pap with reflex to HPV HR E6/E7
- Thin Prep reflex HPV
- ThinPrep
- ThinPrep Pap
- ThinPrep Pap Test with reflex to HR HPV
- ThinPrep Reflex to HPV