Gynecologic Pap Test (Image-guided), Liquid-based Preparation and Chlamydia/Gonococcus and Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Types 1 and 2, NAA
Use
Diagnose primary or metastatic neoplasm; detect Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae; detect and type active HSV shedding.
Special Instructions
Ensure to include necessary patient information on the cytology test request form, such as date of birth, social security number, previous malignancies, drug or radiation therapy history, last menstrual period, and any other relevant clinical details. Note that this test may be subject to additional pathologist review if reactive, reparative, or atypical cells are detected.
Limitations
The test's effectiveness can be compromised if there is a failure to obtain adequate ectocervical, endocervical, or vaginal cell populations. Excessive use of lubricants during collection will interfere with cytologic examination. The test cannot effectively detect Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae unless specific procedures are used. HSV testing requires active viral shedding for accurate detection, and the test does not confirm the absence of a previous HSV infection.
Methodology
PCR-based (Nucleic Acid Amplification)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 47528-5
- 19764-0
- 19773-1
- 19763-2
- 52797-8
- 22636-5
- 16130-7
- 16131-5
Result Turnaround Time
4-8 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Other
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
ThinPrep® vial or ThinPrep® vial and Aptima® swab collection kit
Collection Instructions
Obtain a sample using a broom-like device or brush/spatula technique. Ensure thorough rinsing in PreservCyt® solution. For Chlamydia/Gonococcus, use Gen-Probe® Aptima® swab collection kit.
Patient Preparation
Patient should avoid douching 48 to 72 hours before exam. Specimen should not be collected during or just after menstruation.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimens at room temperature. Cytology specimens must be processed within 21 days and tested for Chlamydia/Gonococcus and HSV within 7 days.
Causes for Rejection
Improper collection, inadequate specimen, improper labeling, specimen leakage, insufficient quantity, name discrepancies, male patients' specimens, expired vials, frozen specimens, excess age of liquid-based cytology specimen.