Cytology hologic

How does ThinPrep work?
At the laboratory, the PreservCyt sample vial is placed into a ThinPrep 2000 Processor and a gentle dispersion step breaks up blood, mucus, non-diagnostic debris, and thoroughly mixes the cell sample.
The cells are then collected on a ThinPrep Pap Test Filter specifically designed to collect diagnostic cells..
What does SurePath mean?
The BD SurePath™ brand includes a liquid-based Pap test that is an FDA-approved process intended for use in the screening and detection of cervical cancer, precancerous lesions and atypical cells..
What is the difference between SurePath and ThinPrep?
In conclusion, compared with the ThinPrep method, the SurePath method yielded significantly lower rates of inadequate cytology and inadequate volumes for HC2 with comparable diagnostic accuracies..
The ThinPrep Pap Test improves upon the conventional method by improving the way the sample is prepared.
With the ThinPrep Pap Test, the physician uses the same procedure to collect a sample from the patient, but then rinses the collection device into a vial of preserving solution, thereby capturing the entire sample.

The ThinPrep Pap test is the first FDA-approved, liquid-based cytology option in cervical disease screening. More than 20 years later, it remains the

Is cytolyt a trademark of Hologic?

CytoLyt, Hologic, PreservCyt, ThinPrep, UroCyte and associated logos are trademarks of Hologic, Inc

and/or its subsidiaries in other countries

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners

Cytology is a simple, rapid diagnostic procedure requiring little in terms of equipment and cost to the veterinarian

Most clinical veterinarians are familiar with sample collection techniques for domestic mammals; which also apply to the small exotic mammals