W802

Specimen Preparation: Insert the brush into the endocervical canal until only the bottommost fibers are exposed. Slowly rotate the brush 1/4 to 1/2 turn in one direction. Do not over-rotate the brush. Then, rotate the brush in the PreservCyt® solution 10 times while pushing against the wall of the ThinPrep® vial. Swirl the brush vigorously to release additional material. Discard the brush. Obtain an adequate sample from the ectocervix using a plastic spatula. Swirl the spatula vigorously in the PreservCyt® vial 10 times, and discard the spatula. Tighten the cap on the ThinPrep® PreservCyt® solution container so that the torque line on the cap passes the torque line on the vial. 

Patient Preparation Patient should avoid douches 48 to 72 hours prior to examination. Specimen should not be collected during or shortly after menstrual period. Excessive use of lubricating jelly on the vaginal speculum will interfere with cytologic examination. 

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room Temperatute 

Stability: Room Temperature 1 week 

Note: This test is approved for NY . 

Performing Lab 

Sunrise Medical Laboratories Mid-Atlantic