- TPAB
ThinPrep Imaged Pap Age Based Testing
Specimen:
Test Code
TPAB
Specimen Name
ThinPrep Imaged Pap Age Based Testing
Collect
ThinPrep Vial
Submit
Gynecological Sample in ThinPrep PreservCyt Media Ambient.
Special Handling
State Source. Follow manufacturer's guidelines for sample collection. Collection device should not be submitted in ThinPrep vial.
Rejection Criteria
Frozen specimen. Specimen collected in an improper collection media.
Stability
Ambient 1 Month; Refrigerated 1 Month; Frozen Unacceptable
Methodology
Target Amplified Nucleic Acid Probe; ThinPrep processing system
Performed
Monday - Friday
Reported
3-6 days
CPT Codes
- 88175
Components
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Additional Information
Patient's age will determine which add on tests are performed. Patient age: 21-24 will include GC/CT and will reflex to HPV High-Risk Screen if Pap is ASCUS; 25-29 will include a reflex to HPV High-Risk Screen if Pap is ASCUS; 30-65 will include HPV High-Risk Screen and will reflex to HPV 16 and 18/45 Genotyping if the HPV is positive and pap is negative.
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Common Lab Definitions
- Serum
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