| Method |
Slide Evaluation |
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| CPT Code |
88164 |
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| Preferred Specimen |
- Cervical, Endocervical Smear
- Cervical, Endocervical, Vaginal Smear
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| Other Acceptable Specimens |
Maturation Index (Lateral Vaginal Wall Source) |
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| Specimen Container |
Slide |
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| Specimen Identification |
Label slide with patient’s first name, last name and DOB (use pencil). |
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| Special Instructions |
- Indicate specimen source on requisition slip
- Submit 1 smear
- DO NOT allow the smears to dry before applying the fixative provided in the Pap-Pak™ when the sample is collected.
- Label slide(s) with patient first and last name (use pencil).
- Put slide in individual slide holder or Pap-Pak™ and return to the laboratory
- Include birth date, LMP, last PAP smear, exogenous hormones, drug therapy and any previous pertinent clinical information on the requisition.
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| Shipping Requirements |
If mailed, put in padded envelope or box with packing. Maintain slides at room temperature. |
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| Sample Rejection Criteria |
- Name on slide does not match requisition or slide not labeled (name on Pap-Pak™ is not acceptable).
- Fixation in Formalin
- Slide severely broken
- Air dried smear
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| Turn-around-time |
5 Business Days |
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