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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: ThinPrep, Pap
Performed: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Turn Around Time: Routine 1-10 business days
CPT Codes: 88175 or 88142
Performed By: Cytology
Notes: Hologic evaluated a variety of popular lubricants and found those containing carbomer or carbopol polymers (thickening agents) interfere with the ThinPrep Pap test when found in the sample vial. Hologic recognizes the varying availability of different types of lubricants and recommends that, if used, any lubricant should be applied sparingly. (See Cytology Services Link-Attachment A Hologic Lubricant Guidance Letter)
Clinical Utility: The intended use of this test is as a replacement for the conventional method of Pap smear preparation for use in screening for the presence of atypical cells, cervical cancer, or its precursor lesions (Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions, High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions), as well as all other cytologic categories as defined by The Bethesda System for Reporting Cervical/ Vaginal Cytologic Diagnoses.
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Cytology Services Liquid-Based Paps
Unacceptable Conditions: ThinPrep Preservcyt specimen vial exceeding the expiration date printed on the container.
Specimens stored or transported outside of required temperature range 59-86° F (15-30° C).
Unlabeled specimen containers
A mismatch between the specimen label and the requisition
A leaking specimen that is not salvageable
Incomplete requisition
A specimen received > 6 weeks past the date of collection.
Components
| Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
| LBP |
ThinPrep Pap Test & if reflex HPV applies, Cervista Human Papillomavirus (HPV) High Risk (HR)
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Specimen Requirements
| Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
| Cervical and/or Vaginal Sample |
20-ml vial of Preservcyt®
Prior to specimen collection vials must be stored at temperature range 59-86° F (15-30° C).
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20 |
mL |
Specimens should be received daily or within 72 hours of collection.
See Cytology Services ThinPrep® Pap Test Quick Reference Guide – Endocervical Brush/Spatula Protocol and Broom-Like Device Protocol.
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59-86° F (15-30° C)
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