GYNECOLOGIC SAMPLE PREPARATION
4.6
ThinPrep 2000 Processor Operator’s Manual
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.
Dispose of PreservCyt Solution according to your guidelines for disposing of hazardous waste.
PreservCyt Solution contains methanol.
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Materials Required
Refer to Materials Required sections on page 1.5 and page 5A.4 for a list and explanation of materials
provided and materials required but not provided.
Specimen Preparation
• The gynecologic sample should be deposited in the PreservCyt Solution immediately upon
collection.
• The PreservCyt Sample vial fluid level should be within the frosted area of the sample vial.
Figure 4-1 PreservCyt Sample Vial Fluid Level
• 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.
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