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.
The main purpose of a Pap smear test is to identify cellular changes in the cervix, which could be caused by HPV. By detecting cervical cancer cells early with a Pap smear, treatment can start before it spreads and becomes a bigger problem. Itâs also possible to test for HPV from the Pap smear specimen, too.