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HelpTest Code LAB20002-SPDX Gynecologic Thin Layer Pap Smear (Surepath™) - Diagnostic
Department
CYTOLOGY
Collection Requirements
COLLECTION
- Rotate Rover Cervex® brush 5 times in same direction while applying soft pressure upon patient’s cervix.
- Detach broom head @ neck and deposit into CytoRich Preservative-filled vial. Discard blue plastic handle.
- Send entire specimen-filled vial with proper paperwork to Covenant Laboratory.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
All cytology specimens submitted for testing should have the
following information included on the requisition. Vials must be
clearly labeled with patient identifier and contain collection
device. Specimens accepted only from physician’s or
designee.
-Patient Name
-Date of Birth
-Date of Specimen Collection
-Source of Cytologic Material
-Submitting Clinician’s Name
-MRN
-LMP if Applicable
-Pertinent Clinical Information
-Diagnosis Code
Transport
Ambient
Preferred Transport Temperature
Ambient
Stability
Ambient: 4 weeks
Refrigerated: 6 months
Frozen: Unacceptable
Minimum Testing Volume
8.0 ml ± 0.5 mL
Reference Range
By report
Methodology
SurePath Prep Stain Processor
Thin Prep Imaging Focal Point Profiler
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
Varies
CPT Codes
88175
Unacceptable Conditions
Any of the above listed conditions under general requirements is omitted.Expired SurePath™ vials or vials received without the collection devices will not be processed. Do not use SurePath™ solution beyond expiration date marked on the vial. Containers with excessive leakage. Specimen vial without patient name or unique identifier. Name on vial does not match name on requisition.
Additional Information
The pap smear is a screening test with inherent false negative and false positive results. A negative report indicates a low probability of significant cervical pathology within the prescribed screening interval. Your patient’s test results, together with history and clinical findings, should be interpreted in this context.