ThinPrep™ 5000 System Instructions for Use English AW-22289-001 Rev. 003 11-2021 34/36
STORAGE
• Store PreservCyt Solution between 15°C (59°F) and 30°C (86°F). Do not use beyond the
expiration 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.
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