Gynecologic Pap Test, Liquid-based Preparation
Use
The Gynecologic Pap Test, using liquid-based preparation, is intended for cervical cancer screening. It focuses on identifying abnormal or atypical cells in cervical samples, enabling early intervention and management of cervical abnormalities. By using the ThinPrep® Pap test system or the TriPath SurePath® Pap test system, healthcare providers can achieve increased diagnostic accuracy for cellular abnormalities, enhancing the prevention and early treatment of cervical cancer.
Special Instructions
Include important clinical information such as date of birth, social security number, previous malignancy, drug therapy, radiation therapy, last menstrual period, postmenopausal status, surgical biopsies, exogenous hormones, abnormal vaginal bleeding, abnormal Pap results, and presence of an IUD on the cytology test request form. Additional charges apply for cases referred to a pathologist as per CLIA criteria.
Limitations
The test may yield unsatisfactory results if there is failure to obtain an adequate ectocervical, endocervical, or vaginal cell population. Excessive use of lubricating jelly on the vaginal speculum can interfere with the cytologic examination. Samples that are improperly labeled, too old, or submitted in an expired or frozen vial are subject to rejection.
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 47527-7
- 47528-5
- 19764-0
- 19763-2
- 52797-8
- 22636-5
- 19767-3
- 19769-9
- 11546-9
- 8251-1
- 47527-7
- 11502-2
Result Turnaround Time
2-6 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Cervical Swab
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Vial with PreservCyt® solution, ThinPrep®; SurePath® vial with CytoRich™ fixative
Collection Instructions
For ThinPrep®, collect a gynecologic specimen using a brush and plastic spatula as a cervical sampling system. For SurePath™, use a cervix (broom) or endocervical brush/plastic spatula combination collection device.
Patient Preparation
Avoid douches 48 to 72 hours prior to examination. Do not collect specimen during or shortly after menstrual period. Avoid excessive use of lubricating jelly.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature. Specimen must be processed for testing within 21 days of collection.
Causes for Rejection
Improperly labeled vial; specimen more than 21 days old; specimen in expired vial; frozen specimen.