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Gynecologic Pap Test (Image-guided), Liquid-based Preparation With Reflex to High-risk HPV (Cobas®) When ASC-U

Test Number 196310
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CPT 88175. If reflex testing is performed, concomitant CPT codes/charges will apply.

Test Details

Methodology

Image-guided liquid-based Pap test; nucleic acid amplification (NAA)

Result Turnaround Time

2 - 5 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

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Microbiology Specimen Collection and Transport Guide

Use

Diagnose primary or metastatic neoplasm. The high-risk HPV test is used for types 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, and 68, without differentiation of the individual type. This assay aids in the diagnosis of sexually-transmitted HPV infection and in the triage of patients with an ASCUS Pap smear result.

Special Instructions

Include date of birth, Social Security number (or other identification number), previous malignancy, drug therapy, radiation therapy, last menstrual period (LMP), postmenopausal patient (PMP), surgery (including surgical biopsies), exogenous hormones, abnormal vaginal bleeding, abnormal Pap results, IUD, and all other pertinent clinical information on the cytology test request form.

Note: In accordance with criteria established by CLIA, Pap tests will be referred for pathologist review if laboratory personnel suspect:

• Reactive or reparative cellular changes

• Atypical squamous or glandular cells of undetermined significance

• Cells in the premalignant or malignant category

In these cases, LabCorp will charge for the associated service. (Slides that are routinely reviewed by a pathologist for quality control purposes are not included.)

Limitations

Failure to obtain adequate ectocervical, endocervical, or vaginal cell population is suboptimal for evaluation. Excessive use of lubricating jelly on the vaginal speculum will interfere with cytologic examination and may lead to unsatisfactory Pap results.

The use of the liquid-based cytology specimen for multiple tests may limit the volume available for Pap processing or HPV testing. Detection of high-risk HPV is dependent on the number of copies present in the specimen and may be affected by specimen collection methods, patient factors, stage of infection, and the presence of interfering substances.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Cervical cells in ThinPrep® vial

Volume

ThinPrep® vial

Minimum Volume

A minimum volume cannot be determined for the ThinPrep® vial because it varies depending on the cellularity of the specimen.

Container

ThinPrep® vial

Collection Instructions

Brush/spatula technique: Insert the brush into the endocervical canal until only the bottommost fibers are exposed. Slowly rotate the brush 1/4 to 1/2 turn in one direction. Do not over-rotate the brush. Then, rotate the brush in the PreservCyt® solution 10 times while pushing against the wall of the ThinPrep® vial. Swirl the brush vigorously to release additional material. Discard the brush. Obtain an adequate sample from the ectocervix using a plastic spatula. Swirl vigorously in the ThinPrep® vial 10 times and discard the spatula. Tighten the cap on the ThinPrep® container so that the torque line on the cap passes the torque line on the vial.

Storage Instructions

Maintain liquid-based cytology specimens at room temperature. Pap processing must be performed within 21 days of collection. ThinPrep® vial may be stored for six months after the date of collection prior to performing the Cobas® HPV test. ThinPrep® specimens should not be frozen.

Patient Preparation

Patient should avoid douches 48 to 72 hours prior to examination. Specimen should not be collected during or shortly after menstrual period.

Causes for Rejection

Improper collection; inadequate specimen; improper labeling; frozen specimen; specimen leaked in transit; quantity not sufficient for analysis; name discrepancies; specimen submitted on male patients. For Pap: liquid-based cytology specimen more than 21 days old. For HPV: specimen more than six months old in ThinPrep® vial; excessively bloody specimens.

References

Ferris DG, Wright TC, Litaker MS, et al. Triage of women with ASCUS and LSIL Pap smear reports: Management by repeat Pap smear, HPV DNA testing, or colposcopy. J Fam Pract. 1998 Feb; 46(2):125-134.1877527
Manos MM, Kinney WK, Hurley B, et al. Identifying women with cervical neoplasia: Using human papillomavirus DNA testing for equivocal Papanicolaou results. JAMA. 1999 May 5; 281:1605-1610.8116578
Schiffman M, Herrero R, Hildesheim A, et al. HPV DNA testing cervical cancer screening: Results from women in a high-risk province in Costa Rica. JAMA. 2000 Jan 5; 283(1):87-93.1954825

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191121 Test ordered: N/A
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191108 DIAGNOSIS: 47528-5
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191166 Interpretation 19764-0
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191170 Category: N/A
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191173 Recommendation: N/A
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191169 Infection: N/A
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191172 Adequacy: N/A
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191111 Recommendation: 19773-1
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191109 Specimen adequacy: 19764-0
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191154 Source: 19763-2
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191160 Clinician provided ICD9: 52797-8
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191174 Clinician provided ICD10: 52797-8
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191107 Clinical history: 22636-5
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191124 Amended report: N/A
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191110 Additional comment: 22638-1
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191125 Addendum: 22639-9
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191123 Maturation index: N/A
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191112 Performed by: 19767-3
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191128 QC reviewed by: N/A
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191145 Diagnosis provided by: N/A
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191113 Electronically signed by: 19769-9
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191139 Special procedure: N/A
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191129 Cytology history: N/A
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191179 Previous history: N/A
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191144 QA comment: N/A
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 019018 . 11546-9
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191157 Pathologist provided ICD9: 52797-8
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191175 Pathologist provided ICD10: 52797-8
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 190120 . N/A
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 190109 Note: 8251-1
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 000000 Test Methodology: 47527-7
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 190119 . N/A
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 019054 PDF 11502-2
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 191167 Photomicrograph N/A
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 019030 . N/A
196310 IGP,rfx cobasHPV ASCU 47527-7 019031 Patient Counseling Report N/A
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Result Code NameDiagnosis provided by:
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Result Code NameElectronically signed by:
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Result LOINCN/A
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Result Code NamePhotomicrograph
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Result LOINCN/A
Order Code196310
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Reflex Table for Test Methodology:
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 192555 Change IG Pap to LB Pap 000000 LBP CPT Code Automation 47527-7
Reflex 1
Order Code192555
Order NameChange IG Pap to LB Pap
Result Code000000
Result NameLBP CPT Code Automation
UofM
Result LOINC47527-7
Reflex Table for .
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 507390 HPV, cobas high-risk 507390 HPV, cobas high-risk 59420-0
Reflex 1
Order Code507390
Order NameHPV, cobas high-risk
Result Code507390
Result NameHPV, cobas high-risk
UofM
Result LOINC59420-0