| Methodology: |
ThinPrep® 2000 System
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| Performed: |
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.
Storage/Transport Temperature: 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 (collection to initiation of testing): PreservCyt® Solution preserves cells for up to three weeks at temperatures between 4°C and 37°C.
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