SPECIMEN COLLECTION

BD SUREPATH PRESERVATIVE VIAL

Specimen Required

If using the Broom-Type Detachable Head Device: *Contraindication: The Cervex-Brush should not be used on patients after the first 10 weeks of pregnancy.

Insert the Rovers Cervex-Brush into the endocervical canal.

Rotate brush five times in a clockwise direction.

Snap the detachable head of the device off  into the BD SurePath vial. Be careful not to touch the head of the device.

Place the cap on the vial and tighten.

Send the vial to the lab for processing.

If using the Brush/Plastic Spatula Detachable Head Device:

Insert the contoured end of the plastic spatula and rotate 360° around the entire exocervix.

Snap the device handle at the red scoring line and drop the detachable head of the device into the BD SurePath vial.

Insert the Cytobrush into the endocervix until only the bottom-most bristles are exposed at the os.

Slowly rotate 1/4 to ½ turn in one direction. Do not over rotate brush.

Snap the device handle at the red scoring line and drop the detachable head of the device into the BD SurePath vial.

Place the cap on the vial and tighten.

Send the vial to the lab for processing.

Unacceptable Conditions

BD SurePath vial received without collection device in vial.

Specimen Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room temp 30 days

Refrigerated Six months from collection date

Frozen unacceptable

Performed

Monday-Friday