ThinPrep® Automated Pap and HPV mRNA E6/E7, with CT/NG, Trichomonas
Test Code
Clinical Significance
ThinPrep® Automated Pap and HPV mRNA E6/E7, with CT/NG, Trichomonas
Test Resources
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Test Details
Chlamydia/Neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA
Trichomonas vaginalis RNA, Qualitative, TMA, PAP Vial
Methodology
Reference Range(s)
Preferred Specimen(s)
ThinPrep® vial with 20 mL PreservCyt® Solution
Collection Instructions
Collect cervical specimens in ThinPrep® Pap Test vials containing PreservCyt® Solution with broom-type or cytobrush/spatula collection devices according to the manufacturer's instructions.
If the ThinPrep® Aliquot Removal procedure will be used prior to cytology processing, refer to the ThinPrep® 2000 or ThinPrep® 3000 System instructions. Transfer 1 mL of the removed aliquot into an Aptima® Specimen Transfer tube according to the instructions in the Aptima® Specimen Transfer Kit package insert.
If testing the specimen after cytology processing using the ThinPrep® 2000 System, process the ThinPrep® liquid cytology specimen in accordance with the ThinPrep® 2000 System instructions for use and the Aptima® Specimen Transfer Kit package insert. Transfer 1 mL of the fluid remaining in the ThinPrep® Pap test vial into an Aptima® Specimen Transfer tube according to the instructions in the Aptima® Specimen Transfer Kit package insert.
Specimens should be transferred to an Aptima® Specimen Transfer tube within 30 days of collection if stored at room temperature (see section 3.2).
ThinPrep PreservCyt® Solution Vials: 1 mL of PreservCyt® Solution specimen must be transferred into 2.9 mL of Aptima® specimen transport media. Transfer into Aptima® transport media tubes contained in Specimen Transfer kits, Vaginal Swab collection kits, or Unisex Swab collection kits.
Note: Cervical sources are required for HPV testing. If a vaginal source from a patient who has had a total hysterectomy with removal of cervix was submitted, please contact the testing laboratory for alternative testing options.
Transport Container
See Instructions
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 30 days
- Refrigerated: 30 days
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria
Cervical swabs in Digene® HC cervical sampler • Digene® vials • Swabs • SurePath™ vials • Received frozen
Setup Schedule
Collect cervical specimens in ThinPrep® Pap Test vials containing PreservCyt® Solution with broom-type or cytobrush/spatula collection devices according to the manufacturer's instructions.
If the ThinPrep® Aliquot Removal procedure will be used prior to cytology processing, refer to the ThinPrep® 2000 or ThinPrep® 3000 System instructions. Transfer 1 mL of the removed aliquot into an Aptima® Specimen Transfer tube according to the instructions in the Aptima® Specimen Transfer Kit package insert.
If testing the specimen after cytology processing using the ThinPrep® 2000 System, process the ThinPrep® liquid cytology specimen in accordance with the ThinPrep® 2000 System instructions for use and the Aptima® Specimen Transfer Kit package insert. Transfer 1 mL of the fluid remaining in the ThinPrep® Pap test vial into an Aptima® Specimen Transfer tube according to the instructions in the Aptima® Specimen Transfer Kit package insert.
Specimens should be transferred to an Aptima® Specimen Transfer tube within 30 days of collection if stored at room temperature (see section 3.2).
ThinPrep PreservCyt® Solution Vials: 1 mL of PreservCyt® Solution specimen must be transferred into 2.9 mL of Aptima® specimen transport media. Transfer into Aptima® transport media tubes contained in Specimen Transfer kits, Vaginal Swab collection kits, or Unisex Swab collection kits.
Note: Cervical sources are required for HPV testing. If a vaginal source from a patient who has had a total hysterectomy with removal of cervix was submitted, please contact the testing laboratory for alternative testing options.
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Unacceptable