PAP SMEAR (SUREPATH®)
Test Name: Pap Smear, SurePath®
CPT Codes: 88142 / 88175
Alternative Names: Cervical Cytology, Pap Test
Turnaround Time: 48–72 Hours
🟡 TEST DESCRIPTION
Cervical cytology screening performed using the SurePath® liquid-based cytology system to detect premalignant and malignant cervical lesions.
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Cervical cells
- Collection Medium: SurePath® vial
- Collection Device: Cervical broom or brush/spatula
🟡 PATIENT PREPARATION
- Avoid vaginal medications, douching, or intercourse for 24–48 hours prior to collection
- Not recommended during active menstruation
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Screening for cervical cancer and precancerous changes
- Detection of cytologic abnormalities
PAP + HPV CO-TESTING
Test Name: Pap Smear with HPV Co-Testing
CPT Codes: 88142 / 87624
Turnaround Time: 48–72 Hours
🟡 PANEL INCLUDES
- Cervical cytology (Pap test)
- High-risk HPV DNA testing
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Cervical cells
- Collection Medium: SurePath® vial
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Enhanced cervical cancer screening
- Recommended for women ≥30 years per screening guidelines
HPV REFLEX TESTING (ASC-US / AGC)
Test Name: HPV Reflex Testing if ASC-US or AGC
CPT Code: 87624
Turnaround Time: 48–72 Hours
🟡 TEST DESCRIPTION
High-risk HPV testing automatically performed when cytology results show ASC-US (Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance) or AGC (Atypical Glandular Cells).
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Residual SurePath® sample
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Risk stratification of abnormal Pap results
- Guidance for follow-up and clinical management
HPV DNA TESTING (HIGH-RISK TYPES)
Test Name: HPV DNA, High-Risk
CPT Code: 87624
Alternative Names: High-Risk HPV
Turnaround Time: 24–48 Hours
🟡 TEST DESCRIPTION
Detection of high-risk HPV genotypes associated with cervical cancer.
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Cervical sample
- Collection Medium: SurePath® or approved transport medium
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Primary HPV screening
- Follow-up of abnormal cytology
PREGNANCY TESTING
URINE hCG (QUALITATIVE)
Test Name: Pregnancy Test, Urine
CPT Code: 81025
Turnaround Time: Same Day
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Urine
- Collection Type: Random or first-morning urine preferred
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Qualitative detection of pregnancy
SERUM hCG (QUALITATIVE)
Test Name: Pregnancy Test, Serum Qualitative
CPT Code: 84703
Turnaround Time: Same Day / 24 Hours
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Serum
- Collection Tube: SST
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Confirmation of pregnancy
SERUM hCG (QUANTITATIVE)
Test Name: hCG, Quantitative
CPT Code: 84702
Alternative Names: Beta-hCG
Turnaround Time: Same Day / 24 Hours
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Serum
- Collection Tube: SST
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Monitoring early pregnancy
- Evaluation of ectopic pregnancy or trophoblastic disease