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ThinPrep PAP Test (Standalone)

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Ordering Recommendation

FDA-approved test for routine cervical cancer screening at 3-year intervals in all individuals ≥21 years of age with a cervix. Acceptable test for routine cervical cancer screening at 3-year intervals in all individuals 25-65 years of age with a cervix; the preferred test for this group 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

Room temperature.

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

Qualitative Microscopy / Qualitative Computer Assisted Analysis

Performed

Mon-Fri

Reported

3-7 days

Reference Interval

Interpretive Data

Refer to report.

Compliance Category

FDA

Note

The ThinPrep 2000/5000 Systems are for use in screening for the presence of atypical cells, cervical cancer, or precursor lesions (LSIL, HSIL) as well as other cytologic categories as defined by the Bethesda System for Reporting Cervical Cytology, and is intended as a replacement for the conventional method of Pap smears.

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 (15C to 30C). Do not use solution beyond expiration date marked on the vial.

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New Test
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07/21/2025
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CPT Codes

88175 (88142 if manual); If reviewed by pathologist add 88141

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3019557 Clinical History 22636-5
3019558 ThinPrep Pap Specimen (client supplied)
3019569 ThinPrep Pap Specimen 19763-2
3019570 Previous Abnormal Pap Details
3019571 LMP
3019572 Postpartum
3019573 IUD
3019574 Hormone Therapy
3019575 Postmenopausal
3019576 Hysterectomy
3019577 Radiation or Chemotherapy
3019578 ICD Code(s)
3019579 Pregnant
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Aliases

  • Cytology
  • Pap
  • Pap Smear
  • Pap Test
  • ThinPrep
  • ThinPrep Pap
ThinPrep PAP Test (Standalone)