GYNECOLOGIC SAMPLE PREPARATION
ThinPrep 2000 Processor Operator’s Manual
4.3
SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Collect Gynecologic Sample Using the Broom-Like Device
Physician/clinician instructions for collecting gynecologic samples.
1.
Obtain
an adequate sampling from the cervix using a broom-like
device. Insert the central bristles of the broom into the endocervi-
cal canal deep enough to allow the shorter bristles to fully con-
tact the ectocervix. Push gently, and rotate the broom in a
clockwise direction five times.
2.
Rinse
the broom as quickly as possible into the PreservCyt Solu-
tion vial by pushing the broom into the bottom of the vial
10 times, forcing the bristles apart. As a final step, swirl the
broom vigorously to further release material. Discard the collec-
tion device.
3.
Tighten
the cap so that the torque line on the cap passes the
torque line on the vial.
4.
Record
the patient’s name and ID number on the vial.
Record
the patient information and medical history on the cytol-
ogy request form.
Note:
If the sample is to be processed immediately, allow the sam-
ple to stand in the PreservCyt Solution vial for at least
15 minutes before processing.
If the sample is to be sent elsewhere for processing, continue
with the next step.
5.
Place
the vial and requisition in a specimen bag for transport to
the laboratory.
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