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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Non-Gynecological Cytology; (Anal PAP, Anal Pap Test, Anal Pap Smear, Liquid-based Anal Pap, Anal Pap Cytologic Exam) | ||
| Pathogen: | Malignancy | ||
| Clinical Indications: | Other Pathogens: dysplasia, pathogenic organisms | ||
| Collection Alert: | ThinPrep® specimens received with brush in vial will be rejected | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB13 | ||
| Specimen Type: | Liquid Based Cytology | ||
| Specimen Source: | Anus, Rectum | ||
| Primary Container: | Testing at Diagnostic and Scientific Centre (DSC): ThinPrep® Pap Collection Kit Testing at Edmonton Base Lab (EBL): BD SurePath™ Vial with Broom | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | For ThinPrep® Collection: Collect adequate sample using a cytobrush. Rinse brush as quickly as possible in the ThinPrep® vial by rotating the brush in the solution 10 times while pushing against the ThinPrep® vial wall. Swirl the brush vigorously to further release material. Discard the brush. DO NOT leave brush in vial. Tighten the cap so the black markings on the cap are past the markings on the vial. Containers must be securely tightened to avoid leakage. Place collected specimen in a sealed biohazard bag. One specimen per bag. Indicate clearly on the requisition that specimen is an Anal Pap and place requisition in outside pouch. For Edmonton Base Lab Testing:
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| Test Resources: | Gynecological Cytopathology Requisition | ||
| Method: | Liquid Based Cytology (LBC) | ||
| Routine Turn Around Time: | Within 3 working days | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Monday to Friday | ||
| Testing Area: | Cytopathology | ||
| Performing Site: | Edmonton Base Lab (EBL) Diagnostic and Scientific Centre (DSC) | ||
| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | ||
| Registered Trademark Comments: | ThinPrep® is a registered trademark of Hologic SurePathTM is a registered trademark of BD | ||
