| gynecological pap smear | |
| Synonyms: | Pap Smear, Thin Prep Pap |
| Specimen: | Gynecologic smear |
| Container: | Slide or ThinPrep Vial |
| Volume: | |
| Minimum Volume: | |
| Specimen Collection: | Place specimen into ThinPrep vial or make a smear on a glass slide and fix immediately. |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Maintain and transport at room temperature. Place slides in cardboard slide holder for transport. |
| Lab Code: | CYTP |
| Requisition: | Cytology See Test Requisition 20 (outpatient) |
| Test Includes: | |
| Critical Value: | Positive results |
| Test Frequency: | Monday - Friday |
| Routine TAT: | 7 working days |
| CPT Code(s): | 88164, 88142, 88175 |
| LCD or NCD: | (LCD)http://www.empiremedicare.com/Nyorkpolicya/finalpolicy.cfm |
| Methodology Used: | 52 See Addendum XVII |
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Albany Medical Center 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY, 12208 |
Date: 05/18/2013 Time: 10:02:01 (24hr) |
