ThinPrep™ 5000 Processor with AutoLoader Operator’s Manual
3.5
PRESERVCYT™ & CYTOLYT™ SOLUTIONS
CYTOLYT
™
SOLUTION
CytoLyt Solution is a methanol-based, buffered, preservative solution designed to lyse red blood
cells, prevent protein precipitation, dissolve mucus, and preserve morphology of general cytology
samples. It is intended as a transportation medium and is used in specimen preparation prior to
processing. It is not intended for complete inactivation of microbes. Chapter 5, Non-Gynecologic
Sample Preparation, describes the uses of CytoLyt Solution in detail.
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
™
5000 processor with AutoLoader.
Composition
CytoLyt Solution contains methanol and buffer.
WARNING:
Danger. CytoLyt Solution contains methanol. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if
inhaled. Causes damage to organs. Cannot be made non-poisonous. Keep away from heat,
sparks, open flames and hot surfaces.
Storage Requirements
• Store the containers at 15°C– 30°C without cells.
• Cells in CytoLyt Solution are preserved for 8 days at room temperature; however, for best
results, transport specimen to the laboratory immediately for processing. This 8-day
preservation period pertains to samples in a minimum CytoLyt Solution to sample ratio of
one part CytoLyt Solution to three parts sample.
• Storage requirements for quantities of CytoLyt Solution are dependent on local regulations
regarding the size and configuration of your facility. Please refer to the Solution Storage
Guide at the end of this chapter.
Transportation
Make sure the tubes and specimen cups containing CytoLyt Solution are tightly sealed. Align the
mark on the cap with the mark on the vial to prevent leakage.
Stability
Do not use CytoLyt Solution after the expiration date on the container label. Refer to Storage
Requirements for cell preservation limits.
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