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Store PreservCyt Solution
with
cytologic sample intended for CT/NG testing using the Roche
Diagnostics COBAS AMPLICOR CT/NG test between 4°C (39°F) and 25°C (77°F) for up to
6 weeks.
Note:
Refer to “OPTIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANCILLARY TESTING” on page 7.37
for instructions for aliquot removal for ancillary testing prior to running the
ThinPrep Pap test.
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Storage requirements for quantities of PreservCyt
™
Solution are dependent on local
regulations regarding the size and configuration of your facility. Please refer to the Solutions
Storage Guide at the end of this chapter.
Transportation
When transporting a PreservCyt Solution vial containing cells, make sure the vial is tightly sealed.
Align the mark on the cap with the mark on the vial as shown in Figure 3-1 to prevent leakage. If the
cap on the vial does not have a line, ensure the cap is tightened securely.
Figure 3-1 Aligning the vial cap
The shipping category for PreservCyt Solution is:
“flammable liquids, n.o.s. (methanol)” (USA only)
“flammable liquids, toxic, n.o.s. (methanol) (outside the USA)
The shipping category for PreservCyt Solution containing cells is “diagnostic sample.”
Please refer to the Shipping Requirements and Recommendations guide at the end of this chapter.
Stability
Do not use PreservCyt Solution after the expiration date on the container label. If making multiple
slides from the same sample vial, be sure to make the slides before the expiration date marked on the
sample vial. Expired vials should be discarded using appropriate laboratory procedures. Also, refer
to Storage Requirements for cell preservation limits.
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Line on cap and
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