Gynecologic Pap Test, Liquid-based Preparation and Chlamydia/Gonococcus/Trichomonas, NAA
Use
Diagnose primary or metastatic neoplasm; detect Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Trichomonas vaginalis
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The test may yield suboptimal results if the specimen lacks adequate ectocervical, endocervical, or vaginal cell populations. Excessive use of lubricating jelly can interfere with cytologic examination. It's critical that testing for Chlamydia, Gonococcus, and Trichomonas occur at the time of processing and cannot be added later.
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Chlamydia trachomatis
MicroorganismNeisseria gonorrhoeae
MicroorganismTrichomonas vaginalis
Microorganism
LOINC Codes
- 47528-5 - Cytology Cvx/Vag Doc Cyto
- 19764-0 - Stat of Adq Cvx/Vag Cyto-Imp
- 19773-1 - Recom F/U Cvx/Vag Cyto
- 19763-2 - Specimen source Cvx/Vag Cyto
- 52797-8 - Dx ICD code
- 22636-5 - Path report.relevant Hx Spec
- 22638-1 - Path report.comments Imp Spec
- 22639-9 - Path report.supplemental reports Spec
- 19767-3 - Cytologist Cvx/Vag Cyto
- 19769-9 - Pathologist Cvx/Vag Cyto
- 50387-0 - C trach rRNA Cvx Ql NAA+probe
- 50388-8 - N gonorrhoea rRNA Cvx Ql NAA+probe
- 46154-1 - T vaginalis rRNA Spec Ql NAA+probe
- 11546-9 - Other Stn Spec
- 52551-1
Result Turnaround Time
3-6 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Other
Volume
ThinPrep® vial or ThinPrep® vial with optional additional Aptima® swab collection kit
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
ThinPrep® vial or ThinPrep® vial and Aptima® swab collection kit
Collection Instructions
Obtain a cervical sample using a broom-like device or a brush/spatula technique. Use a ThinPrep® vial for collection, ensuring proper immersion and vigorous swirling of the collection device in the PreservCyt® solution to release cervical material. Optional use of Aptima® swab collection kit for dedicated sampling of Chlamydia, Gonococcus, and Trichomonas.
Patient Preparation
Avoid douches 48 to 72 hours before examination. Do not collect specimen during or immediately after menstrual period.
Storage Instructions
Maintain liquid-based cytology and Aptima® swab transport specimens at room temperature. Pap processing must be done within 21 days; cytology specimens tested within seven days for pathogens and Aptima® within 60 days.
Causes for Rejection
Improper collection, insufficient specimen quantity, labeling errors, expired vials, and specific collection errors like using the wrong swab for Aptima®.