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CYTOPATHOLOGY: SPECIMEN COLLECTION GUIDELINES
Thin Prep

Prepare all equipment before starting the procedure.
Note expiry date on sample collection vial. Do not use expired vials.

Ensure the entire plastic seal is removed from the lid of the vial and discarded
Complete pt. details on both the request form and the vial. Specimens maybe
returned if details are missing on the vial.
Remove the lid from the vial before taking the sample.
Do not use lubricant since it may interfere with the Thin Prep Pap test process.

Record the patient’s full name and date of birth on the vial and
The pt. information and medical history on the cytology requisition
form.

Obtain an adequate from the cervix using the Cervex Brush (green
broom like device). Insert the central bristles of the brush into the
endocervical canal deep enough to allow the shorter bristles to
contact the ectocervix. Push gently and rotate the brush in clockwise
direction 5 times.
Rinse the Cervex brush immediately into the PreservCyt solution vial
by pushing it into the bottom of the vial 10 times, forcing the bristles
apart. As a final step swirl the brush vigorously to further release
material. Visually inspect the Cervex brush to ensure that no material
remains attached to it. Discard the collection device. Do not leave the
head of the Cervex brush in the vial.

Tighten the cap so that the black torque line on the cap passes the
black torque line on the vial. Do not over tighten.

Place the vial and requisition form in a specimen bag for
transportation to the laboratory.

Thin Prep vials are available upon request.
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