HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS HIGH RISK TYPE
05/19/2021
INDICATIONS:
Many women with high-risk types of HPV infection never progress to more severe cervical cell changes or cancer. However, high-risk HPV types have been found in most women who are diagnosed with cervical cancer. HPV testing for high-risk types may help determine treatment for a woman with minor cervical cell changes. ThinPrep Liquid Based pap test. One specimen will be used to provide samples for both the Pap test and/or the High Risk (HR) HPV test. Sampling of the superficial cells of the cervix, endocervix and/or vagina to detect premalignant and malignant lesions of the uterine cervix and other abnormalities of the reproductive tract. The Thin Prep® Pap Test™ is intended as a replacement for the conventional method of Pap smear preparation. Studies have shown that this procedure decreases fixation artifacts, provides a more uniform specimen for microscopic evaluation and increases the yield of abnormal cells.
SUPPLIES:
1. Vaginal speculum
2. Thin Prep® Collection Kit (which includes plastic spatula and brush or broom device and PreservCyt® Solution vial
3. CPA gynecologic cytology requisition form
4. Biohazard bag for specimen transport
COLLECTION:
• Wooden spatulas cannot be used for the Thin Prep® Pap Test™. The wood is porous and cellular material will stick to the collection device and not be transferred to the collection vial. The Thin Prep® Pap Test™ is only FDA approved for use with the plastic spatula device, brush or broom device.
• Caution: PreservCyt® solution contains methanol, which is poisonous and may be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Vapor is harmful if inhaled. This solution causes eye and skin irritation. PreservCyt® is flammable: keep away from fire, heat, sparks and flame. Other solutions must not be substituted for PreservCyt® solution. PreservCyt® should be stored and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Check the expiration date on the vial prior to use. The laboratory cannot accept samples in expired PreservCyt® solution.
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