CL Cytology GYN Request PAP TEST

Synonyms

ThinPrep Pap Smear

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Not Orderable

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Not Orderable

EPIC Order Name

Clinical Info

PDM # 5915331

Specimen Type

Body Fluid, Cervical

Container

 ThinPrep PAP Test with Preservcyt (White Cap Container)

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: ThinPrep PAP Test with PreservCyt® Solution (White Cap Container)
Specimen:
Container is labeled with patient name, date of birth and specimen source. Collect specimen following Hologic collection guidelines in PreservCyt®: Plastic Spatula: Insert the notched end of the spatula in the cervical os and rotate 360 degrees while maintaining firm contact with the epithelial surface. Rinse the spatula directly into the PreservCyt® Solution vial. Broom: Insert the long central bristles into the cervical os until the lateral bristles bend against the ectocervix and rotate three to five time in a clockwise direction while maintaining gentle pressure. Transfer the material directly into the PreservCyt® Solution vial rinsing it vigorously. Please Discard the broom after rinsing
Brush: Insert brush into the endocervical canal until only the bristle closest to the handle are visible; rotate the brush only 180 degrees to minimize bleeding. Transfer the material directly into the PreservCyt® Solution vial rinsing it vigorously.  Please discard the brush after rinsing.   Requisition is completed to include Name and location of the referring clinician are mandatory Source of specimen: Cervical, Endocervical, Vaginal. Specimen collection date Patient demographics: name, address, date of birth Last menstrual period Significant patient history or, if none, “Routine” should be included. Container is tightly sealed and placed in plastic biohazard bag. Requisition is placed in the pocket on specimen bag. Specimen is submitted to courier.
Transport Temperature: Room Temperature

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

3 Weeks Room Temperature
3 Weeks Refrigerated
Unacceptable frozen

Methodology

Papanicolaou Staining/Bethesda System

Days Performed

Monday through Friday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

88150

PDM

5915331

Result Interpretation

Negative for malignant cells

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