Test Details
Mnemonic
TCHPV
Ordering Code
3600538
CPT-4 Code(s)
88175; If reviewed by pathologist add 88141; HPV 87624
Specimen Information
Collect
Cervical specimen
Specimen Preparation
Send cervical specimen in a ThinPrep Pap Test Collection Vial. Transport cervical specimen in the original collection kit.
Minimum Volume
1 ThinPrep vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Specimens not collected in a ThinPrep Pap Test collection vial, or specimens submitted in an expired collection vial. Cervical swabs in Digene® HC cervical sampler. Digene vials. Swabs.
Samples received frozen
Samples received frozen
Stability
Room temperature: 21 days
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Qualitative Microscopy / Qualitative Computer Assisted Analysis
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
New York DOH Approval Status
No