| Methodology: |
ThinPrep® 2000 System
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Mon-Fri
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| Reported: |
1-14 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: and Transport: Refer to Cytology, Thin Prep® Pap Test™ Specimen Collection in this section for specific collection guidelines. Discard collection device.
Transport:
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport:
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: This test requires a ThinPrep® Pap Test™ special collection kit that must be ordered separately through ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787 or (801) 583-2787. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA Probe testing can be performed on the PreservCyt® Solution vial, refer to Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA Probe, High Risk (0065999), or Cytology, ThinPrep® Pap with Reflex to Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA Probe, High Risk (8100212).
Unacceptable Conditions: Samples not collected in a ThinPrep® Pap Test™ special collection kit or samples submitted in an expired collection kit. Refer to specimen rejection in the Cytopathology section in the front of this User's Guide.
Stability: PreservCyt® Solution preserves cells for up to three weeks at temperatures between 4°C and 37°C.
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