Test Code
91912
CPT Codes
88175, 87491, 87591<br><strong>This test is not available for California patient testing.</strong>
Includes
ThinPrep® Imaging Pap reflex HPV mRNA E6/E7
Chlamydia/Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA, Urogenital
If ThinPrep® Pap result is ASCUS, then HPV mRNA E6/E7 will be performed at an additional charge (CPT Code(s): 87624)
Preferred Specimen
Pap sample collected in PreservCyt® (see instructions)
Instructions
Collect cervical specimens in ThinPrep® Pap Test vials containing PreservCyt® Solution with broom-type or cytobrush/spatula collection devices according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
If the ThinPrep® aliquot removal procedure will be used prior to cytology processing, refer to the ThinPrep® System instructions for use on aliquot removal. Transfer 1 mL of the removed aliquot into an APTIMA® Specimen Transfer tube according to the instructions in the APTIMA® Specimen Transfer Kit package insert.
If testing the specimen after cytology processing using the ThinPrep® System, process the ThinPrep® liquid cytology specimen in accordance with the ThinPrep® System instructions for use and the APTIMA® Specimen Transfer Kit package insert. Transfer 1 mL of the fluid remaining in the ThinPrep® Pap test vial into an APTIMA® Specimen Transfer tube according to the instructions in the APTIMA® Specimen Transfer Kit package insert.
Specimens should be transferred to an APTIMA® Specimen Transfer tube within 30 days of collection if stored at room temperature (see section 3.2).
ThinPrep® PreservCyt® Solution Vials: 1 mL of PreservCyt® Solution specimen must be transferred into 2.9 mL of APTIMA® specimen transport media. Transfer into APTIMA® transport media tubes contained in Specimen Transfer kits, Vaginal Swab collection kits, or Unisex Swab collection kits.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Cervical swabs in Digene® HC cervical sampler • Digene® vials • Swabs • SurePath™ vials
Methodology
CYTYC Imaging System • Dual Kinetic Assay (DKA) • Target Capture • Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 5 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Early detection of cervical cancer by pap screening performed by ThinPrep® Imager; testing for HPV mRNA; and Chlamydia trachomatis, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.
