Home
HelpTest Code THNS ThinPrep® PAP SMEAR, SCREENING
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | THNS |
| EPIC | LAB20608 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Evaluating inflammatory, infectious, or benign proliferative conditions; screening of unsuspected or confirmation of suspected atypia; prelignant or malignant changes; follow-up of patients with known and/or treated premalignancy or malignancy
Method Name
Image Guided Process
Light Microscopy
ThinPrep® Liquid Base Process
Due to some circumstances (scant cellularity or abundance of blood or inflammation, e.g.) the slides may not be able to be imaged and would have to be manually screened. The final report will reflect if this occurs.
Reference Values
An interpretive Bethesda report will be provided.
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
Varies
Specimen Type
Cervical
Preferred Container
ThinPrep® Collection Vial
Specimen Collection and Handling
1. Rinse by swishing the appropriate collection device (s) [brush/broom/spatula] at least 10 times into ThinPrep® solution vial supplied by NorDx.
2. LABEL THE ThinPrep® VIAL WITH THE PATIENT’S NAME (FIRST AND LAST), PATIENT’S DATE OF BIRTH, DATE OF COLLECTION, AND SOURCE OF SPECIMEN.
3. Indicate whether Pap is routine, or diagnostic and support with the proper ICD codes on the requisition form. Include all pertinent/relevant clinical information.
4. Send sample at ambient temperature.
Click here to view the Special Collection Instructions for Gynecologic PAP Smears
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Cervical
Refrigerated: 30 Days
Room Temp: 30 Days
Add On Capable
Not Permitted
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
This test, when ordered on Medicare patients, is subject to the National Coverage Determination (NCD) policies. Please verify that the diagnosis code (ICD code) you have chosen demonstrates medical necessity for the test as documented in the physician’s patient record. The CMS web site is available to assist you with this verification. A properly executed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) must be submitted with the specimen if medical necessity is not demonstrated by the ICD code chosen.
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 88175 | Cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation; with screening by automated system and manual rescreening or review, under physician supervision | |
| G0145 |
Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, with screening by automated system and manual rescreening under physician supervision |
Government Payers, if Applicable |
Keywords
CYTOLOGY
PAP SMEAR
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
Clinical Significance
The Pap smear is a screening test designed to aid in the detection of premalignant and malignant conditions of the uterine cervix. It is not a diagnostic procedure and should not be used as the sole means of detecting cervical cancer. Both false-positive and false-negative results do occur.
This test should be ordered only for screening purposes (routine physical). If desired for any other reason, please order test “THND”.
Rejection Information
Unlabeled specimens will not be processed