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LIQUID-BASED PAP, SCREENING

Test ID
1025720201
Test Name
LIQUID-BASED PAP, SCREENING
Test Report Name
Liquid-based pap smear
Test Synonyms
LABPAPS|PAP
Collection Requirements
No lubricants should be used. Preferably, collection should take place two weeks after the first day of the menstrual cycle. A cotton tip applicator may not be used; instead use a plastic spatula and cervical brush, or a plastic broom. Label the Thin Prep Pap Test vial (PreservCyt Solution) with the patient's full name & one other identifier prior to collection. After collection, immediately immerse the collection instrument into the vial and dislodge the cells by: ~swirling the spatula vigorously 10 times ~rotating the brush against the wall of the vial 10 times ~pushing the broom against the bottom of the vial, forcing the bristle apart, 10 times. Then swirl the broom vigorously another 10 times. Discard the collection device-Do Not Leave it in the Vial.
Shipping and Handling Instructions
Tightly seal the vial and place it in a specimen bag for transport to the laboratory. Specimen may be transported at room temperature.
Notes

Last Edit Instant
3/13/2023 10:11 AM
Last Edit Reason
TRE Updated via Data Courier
Test Information

Orderable

Procedure NameProcedure Code/IDProcedure Display NameMPI Type^MPI IDDefault Specimen TypeOrderable?Performable?
LIQUID PAP SCREENINGLABPAPSCyto Pap, Liquid Vial-ScreeningSTAREAP^410101|EDIRESEAP^LABPAPSPap, Thin PrepYesYes
PAP SCREEN AND HPV WITH GENOTYPINGLABPAPSHPVPAP, Screen and HPV W/ GenotypePap, Thin PrepYesNo
PAP SCREEN AND HPV WITH GENOTYPING IF INDICATEDLABPAPHPVRGTPAP, Screen and HPV W/ Genotype if indSTAREAP^LABPAPHPVRGTPap, Thin PrepYesNo