| Synonyms: |
Pap Smear, Thin Prep Pap |
| Specimen: |
Gynecologic smear |
| Container: |
Slide or ThinPrep Vial |
| Volume: |
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| Minimum Volume: |
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| Specimen Collection: |
Place specimen into ThinPrep vial or make a smear on a glass slide and fix immediately. Use only lubricant approved by Hologic. |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: |
Maintain and transport at room temperature. Place slides in cardboard slide holder for transport. |
| Lab Code: |
CYTP |
| Requisition: |
Cytology See Test Requisition 20 (outpatient)
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| Test Includes: |
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| Critical Value: |
Positive results |
| Test Frequency: |
Monday - Friday |
| Routine TAT: |
7 working days |
| CPT Code(s): |
88164, 88142, 88175 |
| LCD or NCD: |
(LCD) http://www.empiremedicare.com/Nyorkpolicya/finalpolicy.cfm
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| Methodology Used: |
52 See Addendum XVII
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