Anal Pap, ThinPrep Liquid Pap Test
Rectal Pap
- Tech Only CPT 88112
- Tech Pro CPT 88112 (2)
- PowerPath Code GYNANAL TP
- Schedule Monday - Friday
- Turn Around Time Within 3 business days of receipt
- Disease State Condyloma
- Methodology Liquid-Based Cell Enhanced Concentrated Cytology
Organs
Specimen Requirements
ThinPrep vial without collection device (approx. 20mL), containing exfoliated cells from the anal canal.
Collection instructions:
1. Place requisition label on the vial with patient name and date of birth.
2. Collect specimen by inserting a moistened cytobrush or Dacron & trade; swab beyond the pectinate line (5 to 6 cm above the anal verge). Rotate cytobrush/swab continuously as it is withdrawn.
3. Rinse cytobrush or swab in vial.
4. Close vial securely to prevent leakage. The target of sampling includes the entire anal canal, the keratinized and non-keratinized portions, and the dentate line (anal transformation zone).
Clinical Significance
The Anal Pap Test is a screening test used in the detection of anal/rectal cancer and pre-cancerous lesions
Required Patient Info
2 patient identifiers
Storage and Transportation
15°C - 30°C
Cause for Rejection
Improper collection medium (i.e., not in a ThinPrep vial), lack of patient identifiers
Retention
Vial: 4 weeks from processing
Slide: 5 years
Comments
HPV may be run out of ThinPrep vial concurrently with Pap. Vial eligible for molecular testing for up to 6 weeks from collection.