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Laboratory Test Detail

Last Updated: April 19, 2024 @ 9:13 am

5228

PAP with Age-Based Screening Protocols, Neisseria Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia RNA

Specimen:Collect:
  • Gynecological Sample in ThinPrep PreservCyt Media
Submit:
  • Gynecological Sample in ThinPrep PreservCyt Media. Submit Ambient.
Special Handling:
  • State Source
    Follow manufacturer's guidelines for sample collection.

    Patient's age will determine which add on tests are performed. Patient age: 21-25 will include GC/CT and a reflex to HPV if Pap is ASCUS; 26-29 will include a reflex to HPV if Pap is ASCUS; 30-65 will include HPV and a reflex to Genotyping if the HPV is positive. Additional charges will apply.
Rejection Criteria:
  • Specimen collected in an improper storage container
Stability:Ambient: 1 Month(s); Refrigerated: 1 Month(s); Frozen: Unacceptable; Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology:
  • Target Amplified Nucleic Acid Probe
  • ThinPrep processing system
Performed:Mon-Fri
Reported:3-6 Day(s)
CPT Codes:
  • 87491
  • 87591
  • 88175
Interpretive Data:Please see report for interpretive data.
Components:
  • 5227 - PAP, AGE-BASED
  • 1126 - N. GONORRHEA
  • 1127 - CHLAMYDIA
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