PRESERVCYT SOLUTION
3.2
ThinPrep 2000 Processor Operator’s Manual
PRESERVCYT
®
SOLUTION
PreservCyt Solution is a methanol-based, buffered solution designed to preserve cells during trans-
port and slide preparation on the ThinPrep 2000 processor.
The ThinPrep processor slide preparation process also requires PreservCyt Solution for transporting
and storing samples prior to processing. PreservCyt Solution is optimized for the ThinPrep processor
slide preparation process and cannot be substituted with any other reagents.
Packaging
Please refer to the Ordering Information in this manual for part numbers and detailed information
regarding the ordering of solutions and supplies for the ThinPrep 2000 system.
• Vials(20 mL) of PreservCyt Solution are contained in each ThinPrep Pap test.
Composition
PreservCyt Solution contains buffered methanol. It contains no reactive ingredients. It contains no
active ingredients.
Storage Requirements
• Store PreservCyt Solution between 15°C (59°F) and 30°C (86°F). Do not use beyond the expi-
ration date printed on the container.
• Store PreservCyt Solution
with
cytologic sample intended for ThinPrep Pap testing between
15°C (59°F) and 30°C (86°F) for up to 6 weeks.
• Store PreservCyt Solution
with
cytologic sample intended for CT/NG testing using the Roche
Diagnostics COBAS AMPLICOR CT/NG test between 4°C (39°F) and 25°C (77°F) for up to
6 weeks.
• Storage requirements for quantities of PreservCyt Solution are dependent on local regulations
regarding the size and configuration of your facility. Please refer to the Solutions Storage
Guide at the end of this chapter.
WARNING:
PreservCyt Solution contains methanol. Danger. Poison. Vapor harmful.
May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Cannot be made non-poisonous. Keep
away from fire, heat, sparks, and flame. Other solutions cannot be substituted for
PreservCyt Solution.
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