Test Code PAP SMEAR PAP SMEAR
Additional Codes
THIN PREP
Department
Cytology
Specimen Type
Cervical, Endocervical or Vaginal cells
Method
Microscopic
Container
Thin Prep
Special Requirements
Contact the Pathology department for the Thin Prep kit. Specimens submitted in a fixative or preservative other than the Thin Prep container will be rejected.
If HPV testing is requested it must be noted on the requisition.
Standard Volume
N/A
Minimum Volume
N/A
Pediatric Volume
N/A
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Refrigerated
N/A
Stability Room Temp
21 Days
Stability Frozen
N/A
CPT Code
88142
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Saturday