Pap Smear

Test Name
Pap Smear
Aliases
Pap Liquid based
Provincial Mnemonic
CY
LOINC Test Code
N/A
Description and Primary Use
Staining of sample for the m icroscopic examination of cells to determine if cancer or precancerous cells are present in the sample.
Reorder interval
3 months at the earliest
TAT
14 days routine 24 -48 hours urgent requests 21 pap smears with HPV testing
Test Cost
Not Available
Tier
1 - General Availability
Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)

N/A

Required Consultations
N/A
Algorithms and Guidelines

Cervical Screening  Initiatives program screening guidelines

Special Patient Preparation

N/A

Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements

Sample collected in BD SurePAth collection vial.

Criteria for Rejection

name incorrect/ incomplete, Missing or incorrect second identiifer,specimen is unlabeled, no collection device in sample bottle,collection vial has expired.

Laboratory Service Area
Performing Laboratory / Site
LAMC
Last Updated
28-May-19