Cervical specimen in PreservCyt® (ThinPrep) Solution using a broom-type device (e.g., Rovers Cervex® Brush, Wallach Papette®, or Endocervical Brush/Spatula.
Handling:
PreservCyt® (ThinPrep) Solution cannot be frozen.
Stability:
Cervical specimen can be stored ambient (20°-30° C) in PreservCyt® Solution for up to 18 weeks prior to performing the test.
Standard Volume:
4 mL
Minimum Volume:
2 mL
Transport:
Ambient or refrigerated.
Comments:
This test identifies only where the high-risk types detected are genotype 16 or 18.
Rejection Criteria:
Cervical swabs in Digene HC Cervical Sampler; SurePath specimen; swab in less than 2 mL specimen volume.