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Cytology, ThinPrep Pap Test With Reflex to Human Papillomavirus (HPV), High Risk Screen by Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA), With Reflex to Genotypes 16 and 18/45

TR REQUEST
Example Reports
Atypical
Negative

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 Screen by Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA), with Reflex to Genotypes 16 and 18/45, ThinPrep (3016945).

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is not New York state approved. ARUP cannot facilitate testing for New York state clients. Please work directly with a New York state-approved laboratory.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Cervical specimen in a ThinPrep Pap Test Collection Vial, PK/25 (ARUP Supply #51325).
Cytology collection devices available: Rover Combi Brush - PK/25 (ARUP Supply #64001) , Broom - PK/100 (ARUP Supply #22218) , Combi Brush/Spatula - PK/25 (ARUP Supply #51326) , Endocervical Brush - Each (ARUP Supply #11440).
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 ThinPrep Pap Test collection vial. Specimens submitted in an expired collection vial.

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 3 weeks; Refrigerated: 3 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Microscopy

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

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

Reference Interval

Interpretive Data

Refer to report.

Compliance Category

FDA

Note

If the ThinPrep Pap test is interpreted as atypical squamous of undetermined significance (ASC-US), then Human Papillomavirus (HPV), High Risk Screen by Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA), with Reflex to Genotypes 16 and 18/45 (ARUP test code 3016945) 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

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Hotline History

Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
02/20/2024
X
X
X
N/A

CPT Codes

88142; if reviewed by pathologist add 88141. If reflexed, add 87624

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
2000554 ThinPrep Pap Specimen Source
2000555 Clinical History
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Aliases

  • Cytology
  • Pap
  • Pap Smear
  • Pap Test
  • ThinPrep
  • ThinPrep Pap
  • ThinPrep Pap Test with reflex to HR HPV
  • Thin Prep reflex HPV
  • ThinPrep Reflex to HPV
  • Thin Prep Pap with reflex to HPV HR E6/E7
Cytology, ThinPrep Pap Test With Reflex to Human Papillomavirus (HPV), High Risk Screen by Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA), With Reflex to Genotypes 16 and 18/45