Test Directory
| Test Code | |
| 10468 | |
| Test Name | |
| Cytopathology, ThinPrep® Pap Test | |
| Included Tests | |
| Cytologic examination of laboratory prepared ThinPrep® Pap Test. Testing options: *HPV Plus 16 & 18 Reflex HPV DNA High Risk on ASCUS only *HPV DNA High Risk primary screen in combination with ThinPrep® Pap Test out of vial *HPV DNA High Risk only (For specimens sent without ThinPrep® Pap Test.) *Chlamydia and/or Neisseria Gonorrhea by Amplified Probe (See Chlamydia by Amplified DNA Probe and Neisseria Gonorrhea by Amplified DNA Probe.) *Trichomonas out of vial | |
| Expected Turnaround Time | |
| 7 - 10 business days | |
| Clinical Utility | |
| To detect intraepithelial lesions, neoplastic lesions, and some infectious agents. | |
| Specimen and Container Info | |
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Alternate Specimen: Min. Volume External: Exfoliated cells collected according to the ThinPrep Liquid based specimen preparartion guidelines. Volume External: Alternate Container: |
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| Collection Instructions | |
| Vials MUST be labeled with patient's FULL name (First initial and last name is unacceptable) and second patient identifier (i.e., DOB, MR#, SS#.) See Special instructions for "Cytobrush/Spatula Collection" listed under Specimen Collection, Preparation, and Handling Section" of the HNL LAB Medicine Test Directory. | |
| Processing and Submission Instructions | |
| Submit specimen with and EPIC order, Non-Gyn Cytology Requisition Form (HNL-32), or one of the laboratory's appropriate electronic forms. Ancillary Test Options (out of vial) are performed only from a ThinPrep® vial. Maturation Index, if desired, must be obtained from a lateral vaginal wall scrape. Patient should avoid douches for 48-72 hours prior to collection. NOTE: The following additional criteria are required for Ancillary Test Options (out of vial) HPV DNA. * For HPV DNA testing, the specimen cannot be older than 30 days. *For Chlamydia and/or Neisseria Gonorrhea by Amplified Probe testing, the specimen cannot be older than 30 days. | |
| Causes for Rejection | |
| Expired collection fluid. Specimens collected past 6 weeks for Cytology and 30 days for ancillary testing. Incorrect fixative/container. | |
| Reference Intervals | |
| The Bethesda System 2014 | |
| Testing Schedule | |
| Routine, Monday - Friday no holidays |
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