PRESERVCYT SOLUTION
ThinPrep 2000 Processor Operator’s Manual
3.3
Transportation
When transporting a PreservCyt Solution vial containing cells, make sure the vial is tightly sealed.
Align the mark on the cap with the mark on the vial to prevent leakage as shown in Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1 Aligning the Vial Cap
The shipping category for PreservCyt Solution is:
“flammable liquids, n.o.s. (methanol)” (USA only)
“flammable liquids, toxic, n.o.s. (methanol) (outside the USA)
The shipping category for PreservCyt Solution containing cells is “diagnostic sample.”
Please refer to the Shipping Requirements and Recommendations guide at the end of this chapter.
Stability
Do not use PreservCyt Solution after the expiration date on the container label. If making multiple
slides from the same sample vial, be sure to make the slides before the expiration date marked on the
sample vial. Expired vials should be discarded using appropriate laboratory procedures. Also, refer
to storage requirements (page 3.2) for cell preservation limits.
Handling/Disposal
Handle all chemical-containing materials carefully in accordance with safe laboratory practices.
When required by reagent composition, additional precautions are marked on the reagent containers
or in the instructions for use.
Dispose of PreservCyt Solution according to the guidelines for disposing of hazardous waste.
PreservCyt Solution contains methanol.
PreservCyt Solution was challenged with a variety of microbial and viral organisms. The following
table presents the starting concentrations of viable organisms and the number of viable organisms
found after 15 minutes in the PreservCyt Solution. The log reduction of viable organisms is also pre-
sented. As with all laboratory procedures, universal precautions should be followed.
WARNING: See Package Insert Before
SPecimen Collection.
NAME:
ID#:
3256723-46
Line on cap and
line on vial should
meet or slightly
overlap. If the cap
on the vial does
not have a line,
ensure the cap is
tightened
securely.
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