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Dtex, Cervical FISH
Test Code
DTEX
CPT Code
88377
Transport Temperature and Stability
Room temperature or refrigerated 5 weeks
Rejection Criteria
Insufficient cellular material according to Pap result, specimen past stability, expired media, excessive lubricant
Transport Container / Specimen
Gynecological specimen collected in a ThinPrep, Liquid Based Pap Vial, 20ml
Turn Around Time
5 - 7 days
Collection
- Collect gynecological sample using a broom-type or cytobrush/spatula cervical sampling device.
- Twirl or swish device into a ThinPrep vial containing PreservCyt Transport medium. Discard collection device, do not leave in vial.
- Cap the specimen vial tightly, label with two patient identifiers.
Test Setup
Monday - Friday (days)
Methodology
Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH)