ThinPrep« Pap

HPV co-testing (ages 30-64) is available upon request. ASCUS-> HPV Reflex testing is available upon request. This additional testing is available if there is adequate material remianing after the pap is processed.

THPR

Pap Smear

Pap sample collected in ThinPrep« Pap vial.

BRUSH/SPATULA DEVICE1. Complete the test requisition.2. Record the patient's First and Last Name and date of birth on the vial.3. Obtain an adequate sampling from the ectocervix using a spatula.4. Immediately rinse the spatula in the PreservCyt« Solution vial by swirling vigorously in the vial 10 times. Discard the spatula. Do not let the spatula sit in the vial.5. Obtain an adequate sampling from the endocervix using an endocervical brush device. Insert the brush into the cervix until only the bottom-most fibers are exposed. Slowly rotate 1/4 to 1/2 turns in one direction. DO NOT ROTATE BRUSH MORE THAN 1/2 TURNS.6. Rinse the brush in the PreservCyt« Solution by rotating the device in the solution 10 times while pushing against the PreservCyt« vial wall. Swirl the brush vigorously to further release material. If material is still visible on the bristles, then scrape the bristles with the spatula staying within the fluid. Swirl the brush vigorously to further release material. Discard the brush. Do not let the brush sit in the vial.7. Tighten the cap so that the torque line on the cap passes the torque line on the vial.8. Place the vial and requisition in a specimen bag for transport to the laboratory.BROOM-LIKE DEVICE1. Complete the Cytology test requisition.2. Record the patient's First and Last Name and date of birth on the vial.3. Obtain an adequate sampling from the cervix using a broom-like device. Insert the central bristles of the broom into the endocervical canal deep enough to allow the shorter bristles to fully contact the ectocervix. Push gently, and rotate the broom in a clockwise direction five times.4. Rinse the broom in the PreservCyt« Solution vial by pushing the broom into the bottom of the vial 10 times, forcing the bristles apart. Swirl the broom vigorously to further release material. If material is still visible on the bristles, then scrape the bristles against the vial staying within the fluid. Swirl the broom vigorously to further release material. Discard the collection device. Do not let the broom sit in the vial.5. Tighten the cap so that the torque line on the cap passes the torque line on the vial.6. Place the vial and requisition in a specimen bag for transport to the laboratory.

ThinPrep« Pap vial

Ambient

Ambient: 7 days

Unlabeled vial, leakage of fluid during transport, mismatch between patient name and on vial and name on test requisition.

Monday-Friday

5 days