ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 8100400: Cytology, SurePath™ Liquid-Based Pap Test (AutoCyte PREP™ System) |
| Test Mnemonic: GA | |
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Methodology: PrepStain™ Slide Processor/Routine Cytopathologic Evaluation
Performed: Mon-Fri Reported: 1-14 days |
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Collect: and Transport: Refer to Cytology, SurePath™ Liquid-Based Pap Test (AutoCyte PREP™ System) Specimen Collection in this section for collection guidelines.
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 SurePath™ special collection kit that must be ordered separately through ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787 or (801) 583-2787. Unacceptable Conditions: Samples not collected in a SurePath™ special collection kit provided by ARUP. Expired SurePath™ vials or vials received without the collection devices will not be processed. Refer to specimen rejection in the Cytopathology section in the front of this User's Guide. Stability: Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: Unacceptable |
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Store SurePath™ preservative fluid without cytologic samples at 15-30°C in the vials provided. Do not use SurePath™ solution beyond expiration date marked on the vial. Warning: SurePath™ preservative contains denatured ethanol which may be fatal if swallowed. Vapor is harmful if inhaled. May cause blindness. SurePath™ is flammable, keep away from fire, heat, sparks, and flames. Other solutions must not be substituted for SurePath™ preservative. |
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| Refer to the Cytopathology section in front of this User's Guide. |