Cytology, ThinPrep Pap Test with Reflex to Human Papillomavirus (HPV), High Risk with 16 and 18 Genotype by Nucleic Acid Amplification (NAA), ThinPrep
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 2 days for HPV test
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
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