Anal ThinPrep Cytology w/HPV CoTest, Mayo, RefLab

Alternate Names

Rectal Thin Prep, Anal Thin Prep, Rectal or Anal Pap Smear, Human Papilloma Virus Rectal or Anal

SoftLab Order Code

ATPCO

Epic Order Name

Anal ThinPrep Cytology w/HPV CoTest, Mayo, RefLab

Epic Order ID

LAB4207

Laboratory

Reference Lab

Additional Test Information

Acceptable sources:

Rectal

Anal

Sample Type

Thin Prep - Rectal or Anal

Collection Container

Thin Prep Vial

Collecting Volume

One vial

Storage or Stability

Ambient

Causes for Rejection

SurePath vial
Specimen containing CytoRich Red preservative fluid

Patient Preparation

1. Visualize the anal opening by retracting the buttocks.

2. Moisten Dacron or polyester swab past internal anal sphincter until it abuts the distal rectal wall (4-5cm).

3. Rotate the swab 360 degrees and maintain lateral pressure on swab against the walls of the anus. The swab should bow slightly due to the pressure.

4. While rotating, slowly withdraw the swab.

5. Rotate at least 10 times while withdrawing the swab. This should take 20 to 30 seconds.

6. Immediately place swab in the ThinPrep solution. Swish at least 20 to 30 seconds in the ThinPrep solution.

7. Dispose of the swab.

8. Tighten the cap so that the torque line on the cap passes the torque line on the vial.

9. Place labels on the vial

10. Bag ThinPrep specimens individually as they tend to leak during transport.

Instructions

Source is required for testing. May be Rectal or Anal

Clinical history is helpful such as lesion etc. May be entered as unknown if not available during processing.

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