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Gynecologic Pap Test (Image-guided), Liquid-based Preparation and High-risk HPV (Cobas®) With Reflex to HPV Genotypes 16 and 18 using SurePath™ specimen

CPT 87624; 88175

Test Details

Methodology

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

Result Turnaround Time

3 - 6 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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Use

Diagnose primary or metastatic neoplasm. Diagnosis of sexually-transmitted HPV infection. The initial high-risk HPV test is used for types 16,18,31,33,35,39,45,51,52,56,58, 59,66, and 68. If the Pap evaluation is within normal limits and the initial HPV test is positive, the specimen will be tested for high-risk HPV types 16 and 18.

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

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.

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 SurePath™ vial

Volume

Entire SurePath™ vial

Minimum Volume

Entire SurePath™ vial

Container

SurePath™ vial

Collection Instructions

SurePath™ vial - Using a cervical broom: Insert the broom into the cervical os and rotate five times. Place the broom head into the CytoRich™ preservative fluid in the SurePath™ collection vial. Tightly cap the vial.

Storage Instructions

Room temperature

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 four weeks old in SurePath™ vial; excessively bloody specimens.

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191121 Test ordered: N/A
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191108 DIAGNOSIS: 47528-5
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191166 Interpretation 19764-0
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191170 Category: N/A
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191173 Recommendation: N/A
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191169 Infection: N/A
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191172 Adequacy: N/A
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191111 Recommendation: 19773-1
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191109 Specimen adequacy: 19764-0
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191154 Source: 19763-2
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191160 Clinician provided ICD9: 52797-8
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191174 Clinician provided ICD10: 52797-8
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191107 Clinical history: 22636-5
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191124 Amended report: N/A
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191110 Additional comment: 22638-1
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191125 Addendum: 22639-9
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191123 Maturation index: N/A
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191112 Performed by: 19767-3
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191128 QC reviewed by: N/A
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191145 Diagnosis provided by: N/A
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191113 Electronically signed by: 19769-9
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191139 Special procedure: N/A
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191129 Cytology history: N/A
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191179 Previous history: N/A
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191144 QA comment: N/A
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 019018 . 11546-9
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191157 Pathologist provided ICD9: 52797-8
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191175 Pathologist provided ICD10: 52797-8
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 190120 . N/A
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 190109 Note: 8251-1
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 000000 Test Methodology: 47527-7
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 507390 HPV, cobas high-risk 59420-0
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 190140 HPV Genotype Reflex N/A
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 191167 Photomicrograph N/A
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 019030 . N/A
196120 IGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18 019031 Patient Counseling Report N/A
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191121
Result Code NameTest ordered:
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191108
Result Code NameDIAGNOSIS:
UofM
Result LOINC47528-5
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191166
Result Code NameInterpretation
UofM
Result LOINC19764-0
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191170
Result Code NameCategory:
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191173
Result Code NameRecommendation:
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191169
Result Code NameInfection:
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191172
Result Code NameAdequacy:
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191111
Result Code NameRecommendation:
UofM
Result LOINC19773-1
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191109
Result Code NameSpecimen adequacy:
UofM
Result LOINC19764-0
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191154
Result Code NameSource:
UofM
Result LOINC19763-2
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191160
Result Code NameClinician provided ICD9:
UofM
Result LOINC52797-8
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191174
Result Code NameClinician provided ICD10:
UofM
Result LOINC52797-8
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191107
Result Code NameClinical history:
UofM
Result LOINC22636-5
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191124
Result Code NameAmended report:
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191110
Result Code NameAdditional comment:
UofM
Result LOINC22638-1
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191125
Result Code NameAddendum:
UofM
Result LOINC22639-9
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191123
Result Code NameMaturation index:
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191112
Result Code NamePerformed by:
UofM
Result LOINC19767-3
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191128
Result Code NameQC reviewed by:
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191145
Result Code NameDiagnosis provided by:
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191113
Result Code NameElectronically signed by:
UofM
Result LOINC19769-9
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191139
Result Code NameSpecial procedure:
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191129
Result Code NameCytology history:
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191179
Result Code NamePrevious history:
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191144
Result Code NameQA comment:
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code019018
Result Code Name.
UofM
Result LOINC11546-9
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191157
Result Code NamePathologist provided ICD9:
UofM
Result LOINC52797-8
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191175
Result Code NamePathologist provided ICD10:
UofM
Result LOINC52797-8
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code190120
Result Code Name.
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code190109
Result Code NameNote:
UofM
Result LOINC8251-1
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code000000
Result Code NameTest Methodology:
UofM
Result LOINC47527-7
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code507390
Result Code NameHPV, cobas high-risk
UofM
Result LOINC59420-0
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code190140
Result Code NameHPV Genotype Reflex
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code191167
Result Code NamePhotomicrograph
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code019030
Result Code Name.
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
Order Code196120
Order Code NameIGP, cobasHPV, rfx16/18
Order Loinc
Result Code019031
Result Code NamePatient Counseling Report
UofM
Result LOINCN/A
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 HPV Genotype Reflex
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 507395 HPV, cobas Genotypes 16/18 507387 HPV 16 77399-4
Reflex 1
Order Code507395
Order NameHPV, cobas Genotypes 16/18
Result Code507387
Result NameHPV 16
UofM
Result LOINC77399-4
Reflex Table for HPV Genotype Reflex
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 507395 HPV, cobas Genotypes 16/18 507388 HPV 18 77400-0
Reflex 1
Order Code507395
Order NameHPV, cobas Genotypes 16/18
Result Code507388
Result NameHPV 18
UofM
Result LOINC77400-0
Reflex Table for HPV Genotype Reflex
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 507395 HPV, cobas Genotypes 16/18 507455 HPV cobas Genotype16&18 Track N/A
Reflex 1
Order Code507395
Order NameHPV, cobas Genotypes 16/18
Result Code507455
Result NameHPV cobas Genotype16&18 Track
UofM
Result LOINCN/A