Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Liquid-based cytology preservative vial -Thin Prep only, broom/brush device.

Specimen Volume: Adequate broom sampling of cervix

Collection Instructions: Collect specimen as follows:

1. Insert central bristles of broom into endocervical canal deep enough to allow shorter bristles to fully contact ectocervix.

2. Push gently and rotate broom in a clockwise direction 5 times.

3. Rinse broom in cytology preservative vial by pushing broom into bottom of vial 10 times, forcing bristles apart. As a final step, swirl broom vigorously to further release material.

4. Discard collection device (broom/brush).

5. Tighten cap so torque line on cap passes torque line on vial.

Note: 1. Label vial with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth,  date and actual time of collection.  Unlabeled collection vials will be rejected.

2. Specimen source is required.