Hologic ThinPrep Operator's Manual page 37

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NTRODUCTION
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SPECIMEN PREPARATION AND PROCESSING
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Specimens for the ThinPrep
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rinsed in a PreservCyt
ratory equipped with a ThinPrep Processor. The samples are processed on ThinPrep Imaging System
slides. After being processed, the slides are stained with ThinPrep Stain.
Please refer to the Operator's Manuals of these instruments and stain for more information regarding
preparation and processing of ThinPrep slides.
Specimen Handling and Stability
The ThinPrep slides are stored, transported and handled the same as conventional cytology slides.
Please refer to your laboratory guidelines for specimen handling.
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REVIEW SCOPE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Overview of Components
Refer to Figure 1-4 to Figure 1-8 for information regarding components and specifications.
1.6 Review Scope Operator's Manual
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Pap Test cytology slide are collected by a clinician, then immersed and
Solution sample vial. The sample is then capped, labeled, and sent to a labo-