Laboratory Services

Pap Test, ThinPrep®

Name: Incyte Diagnostics
Address: 13103 E Mansfield Ave, Spokane Valley, Washington, 99216, USA
Telephone: +1-

Updated Test Information:

Test Description	Pap Test, ThinPrep®
Synonym(s)	Liquid Pap, Cytc, Hologic
Test ID	TPAP - Pap Only TPAPCT - Pap w/CT TPAPGC - Pap w/GC TPAPGCCT - Pap w/GCCT TPAPV - Pap w/HPV (regardless of Pap result) TPAPVG - Pap w/HPV (regardless) and reflex 16/18 if HPV+ TPAPVGN - Pap w/HPV (regardless) and reflex 16/18 if Pap – and HPV+ TPAPA - Pap w/HPV if ASCUS TPAPACT - Pap w/HPV if ASCUS and CT TPAPAGC - Pap w/HPV if ASCUS and GC TPAPAGCCT - Pap w/HPV if ASCUS and GCCT
Specimen Type	Cervical/endocervical tissue, vaginal tissue
Specimen Requirements	ThinPrep^® collection vial, broom-type collection device with detachable head, Cervix brush with snap off head.
Required Information	Complete the Incyte Diagnostics requisition with the patient's demographics and relevant clinical history. Label specimen container with the patient's full first and last name, second unique identifier, and specimen source/site.
Stability	Indefinite at room temperature
Unacceptable Specimen Conditions	Improper or inadequate patient identification, improper fixative
Limitations	Excess blood/inflammation/lubricant, scant cellularity
Department (code)	Cytology
Methodology	ThinPrep^® liquid-based collection (Hologic)
Estimated TAT	3–4 business days from receipt
Testing Schedule	Monday–Friday
Test Includes	All Pap tests (gynecologic specimens) within normal limits will be screened by a trained and certified Cytotechnologist and a report provided.
Retention	Specimen: 21 days after collection Slide: 5 years
CPT Code(s)	88175 - Automated 88142 - Thin Layer 88141 - Interpretation
Collection File	View/Download File
Additional Information	All Pap tests are correlated with patient's previous history if on file at Incyte Diagnostics. When indicated the Pap test and biopsy will be correlated. The Pap Smear is not a diagnostic test, but a screening test, utilized to identify the presence of pre-malignant and malignant disease and various infectious agents. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Testing: May be requested as a reflex test with a diagnosis of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS) or, as an adjunctive test in women 30 years and older, with Pap diagnosis of within normal limits. Additional molecular testing (CT/GC) may be requested from Pap collection vial, but must be ordered at the time of collection.