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Test Code O175976 PAP Test with HPV Screen by Nucleic Acid Test (Co-test)

Infectious

Specimen Type

Cervical, Endocervical, Vaginal Thinprep

Specimen Requirement

Cervical, Endocervical, Vaginal:

Collect cervical specimens in ThinPrep Pap Test vials containing PreservCyt Solution with a broom-type or cytobrush/ spatula collection devices according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Testing Schedule

PAP tests performed daily, Monday-Friday.

HPV screen nucleic acid tests are performed twice weekly.

HPV genotyping tests are performed once per week (automatic reflex from positive screen).

Reference Range

PAP test: negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy.

HPV nucleic acid test: high risk HPV not detected.

Testing Department

Cytology (PAP)

Microbiology (HPV)

 

Method

PAP test: cytological examination

HPV Screen: nucleic acid amplification test

CPT Code

PAP test: 88142, 88141, G0123, G0124

HPV screen: 87624, 87625

Additional Information

This assay detects nucleic acid from 14 high-risk HPV types (16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, 68).

A positive screen will reflex to the genotyping test for HPV 16, 18/45.

 

Turnaround Time

4-7 Days

STAT Turnaround Time

Not Applicable