Specimen Requirements

Cytyc Specimen Collection Kit must be used.

Specimen should arrive in the lab within 8 hours of
collection.
 

1. During a speculum examination, lightly rotate sterile
swab across posterior fornix of vagina for approximately 10 seconds
to absorb cervicovaginal secretions.

2. Remove swab and immerse tip in buffer. Break shaft (at score
line) even with top of tube.

3. Align shaft with hole inside tube cap and push down tightly
over shaft, sealing tube. Warning:  Shaft
must be aligned to avoid leakage.

4. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), date
and actual time of collection, and specimen type.