UCMC Collection Instructions

Liquid-Based ThinPrep Pap Test (Broom): Insert the central bristles of the broom into the endocervical canal deep enough to allow the shorter bristles to fully contact the ectocervix. Push gently, and rotate the broom in a clockwise direction five times. Rinse the broom-type collection device as quickly as possible into the PreservCyt solution vial by pushing the broom into the bottom of the vial 10 times, forcing the bristles apart. As a final step, swirl the collection device vigorously to further release material. Discard the collection device. Tighten the cap so the torque line on the cap passes the torque line on the vial

Liquid-Based ThinPrep Pap Test (Brush/Spatula): Obtain an adequate sampling from the ectocervix using a plastic spatula. Rinse the spatula as quickly as possible into the PreservCyt solution vial by swirling the spatula vigorously in the vial 10 times. Discard the spatula. Insert the brush into the cervix until only the bottommost fibers are exposed. Slowly rotate or turn one-half turn in one direction. DO NOT OVER-ROTATE. Rinse the brush as quickly as possible in the PreservCyt solution by rotating the device in the solution while pushing against the vial wall. Swirl the brush vigorously to further release material. Discard the brush. Tighten the cap so the torque line on the cap passes the torque line on the vial