Test ID: 82037
ThinPrep Screen, Without Physician Interpretation
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
For optimal interpretation, Pap smears should be collected near the middle of the menstrual cycle. Avoid douching, lubricant use, and sexual intercourse for 24 hours prior to specimen collection.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Broom Collection Device
Container/Tube: Cervix broom (Supply T056)
Specimen Volume: Adequate specimen
Collection Instructions:
1. Specimen containers must be labeled with a minimum of 2 unique identifiers (patient’s name and clinic number).
2. Collect specimen from cervix.
3. Rinse broom in PreservCyt solution vial by pushing broom into bottom of vial 10 times forcing bristles apart.
4. As final step, swirl broom vigorously to further release material. Discard device.
5. Tighten cap on vial.
6. Record patient's name and identification number on vial.
Specimen Type: Endocervical Brush/Spatula Collection Device
Container/Tube: Plastic spatula and cytobrush (Supply T434)
Specimen Volume: Adequate specimen
Collection Instructions:
1. Specimen containers must be labeled with a minimum of 2 unique identifiers (patient’s name and clinic number).
2. Collect specimen from ectocervix and endocervix.
3. Rinse spatula in PreservCyt solution by swirling spatula vigorously into vial 10 times. Discard spatula.
4. Next, obtain specimen from endocervix using endocervical brush.
5. Rinse brush in PreservCyt vial by rotating brush 10 times while pushing against side of vial.
6. Swirl brush vigorously as final step to further release material. Discard brush.
7. Tighten cap on vial.
8. Record patient's name and identification number on vial.
Additional Information:
1. An acceptable cytology request form must accompany specimen containers and include the following: Patient's name, medical record number, date of birth, sex, source (exact location and procedure used), date specimen was taken, name of ordering physician and pager number.
2. Submit any pertinent history or clinical information
3. This test is available only to Mayo Rochester and the Mayo Health System Clinics. All other Mayo Medical Laboratories clients need prior laboratory approval.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of specimen required to perform an assay once, including instrument and container dead space. Submitting the minimum specimen volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory or perform reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum specimen volume may result in a QNS (quantity not sufficient) result, requiring a second specimen to be collected.
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
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