Hologic ThinPrep 5000 - Gynecologic Sample Preparation; Gynecologic Specimen Preparation Steps

ThinPrep™ 5000 Processor with AutoLoader Operator’s Manual 4.1
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GYNECOLOGIC SAMPLE PREPARATION
Chapter Four
Gynecologic Sample Preparation
GYNECOLOGIC SAMPLE PREPARATION
Includes cell samples from the ectocervix and the endocervix.
1. Collection: Deposit the specimen directly into a PreservCyt
™
Solution vial.
Note: Proper rinsing technique of the collection device is very
important. See specimen collection instructions on pages 4.3
and 4.4.
2. Allow to stand in PreservCyt Solution for 15 minutes
3. Run on ThinPrep
™
5000 processor with AutoLoader using
Gyn Sequence, stain, and evaluate
SECTION
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