Swimmerâs itch comes from a microscopic flatworm parasite (schisosome cercariae) that lives as an adult in aquatic birds or mammals, usually waterfowl. in search of an intermediate host, one of four species of snail that inhabit shallow waters in Minnesota.
88164; HCPCS: P3000. Pap results requiring physician interpretation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 88141; HCPCS: P3001). If concurrent testing for HPV is desired then, a separately obtained swab must be obtained and separately ordered. HPV Reflex testing is not available with Conventional Pap Smear orders.
A Pap smear is a test of the cells obtained from the cervix of the female. The cervix is the part of the uterus that extends into the vagina. This test is named after Dr. George Papanicolaou who invented the technique.The Pap smear has been in widespread use since the 1950's and is one factor in the drop of cervical cancer rates by over 70% since its introduction.he most recent guidelines recommend the first Pap smear at age 21, and every two years during the 20's. After age 30, Pap smears can be every 3 years if accompanied by a negative HPV test. These guidelines are for women who have never had an abnormal Pap smear.