Methodology
Papanicolaou Staining; Bethesda System of Reporting; TMA
Synonyms
Hologic
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday and Wednesday
Standard TAT
5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
20 mL Liquid Cytology (PreservCyt) Preservative (ThinPrep)
Container Type
See Below
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 30 Days; Refrigerated: 30 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Cervical swabs in Digene HC cervical sampler; Digene vials; Swabs; SurePath vials; Received frozen
Test Volume Required
20 mL
Minimum Test Volume
20 mL
Comments
Ok to send on Outpatients and Inpatients.
CPT Codes
88142, 87624; 88141
Revised
08-31-20
Initials
SL