Liquid based Pap testing is intended for use in the screening and detection of cervical cancer, pre-cancerous lesions, atypical cells and all other cytologic categories as defined by the Bethesda System for reporting results of cervical cytology. Pap screening is not reliable for the detection of endometrial cancer.
Liquid Cytology (PreservCyt®) Preservative (ThinPrep®) collected in a ThinPrep® vial
42 days Ambient (transport)
Refrigerated and frozen=unacceptable
Refer to Interpretive Report
If ThinPrep® Pap result is ASC-US, HPV mRNA E6/E7 will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code: 87624).
Liquid based Pap testing is intended for use in the screening and detection of cervical cancer, pre-cancerous lesions, atypical cells and all other cytologic categories as defined by the Bethesda System for reporting results of cervical cytology. Pap screening is not reliable for the detection of endometrial cancer.
5 to 7 days
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