- 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