- 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
Special Handling
Follow manufacturer's guidelines for sample collection.
Patient's age will determine which add on tests are performed. Patient age: 21-24 will include a GC/CT and a reflex to HPV if Pap is ASCUS; 25-29 will include a reflex to HPV if Pap is ASCUS; 30-65 will include an HPV and a reflex to Genotyping if the HPV is positive. Additional charges will apply.
Patient's age will determine which add on tests are performed. Patient age: 21-24 will include a GC/CT and a reflex to HPV if Pap is ASCUS; 25-29 will include a reflex to HPV if Pap is ASCUS; 30-65 will include an HPV and a reflex to Genotyping if the HPV is positive. Additional charges will apply.
Rejection Criteria
Frozen or incubated specimen. Specimen collected in an improper storage container
Stability
Preferred/Transport Ambient 1 Month; Refrigerated 1 Month; Frozen Unacceptable
Methodology
Target Amplified Nucleic Acid Probe
ThinPrep processing system
Performed
Monday - Friday
Reported
1-4 days
CPT Codes
- 88175
Components
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Additional Information
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Common Lab Definitions
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