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Pap Test, Cervicovaginal, OCSP including Colposcopy

Alternative Names/Synonyms	Gynae specimen, Pap test, LBP, Liquid based, Pap, Cervical, Endocervical, Vaginal, Gynaecological, Gynecological, Colpo
Laboratory	Anatomical Pathology
Sub-section	Cytopathology
Specimen Type	Gynecological
Test Code	GYN

Ordering Instructions, Requisition

https://www.cancercareontario.ca/sites/ccocancercare/files/assets/OH-HPV-Colposcopy-Requisition-EN.pdf

Supporting Documents

Ontario Cervical Screening Program (OCSP): Guide to Cervical Screening

Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)

Gynecological

Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)

ThinPrep PreserCyt Collection Vial

Collection Requirements

Pap Collection Instructions

Storage / Shipment Details

Deliver as soon as possible after collection by Service Assistant/porter or pneumatic tube to the Cytology Wet Lab room 6-100-10 on the 6th Floor.
After hours delivery by Service Assistant/porter to the "After Hours" refrigerator located near the patient elevators.

Sample Stability

Room Temperature: N/A

Fridge: N/A

Freezer: N/A

Viable up to expiry date on vial.

Sample stable at room temperature.

Cause for Rejection

Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance

Instrument, Methodology

Liquid based processing

Test Availability

Monday to Friday; 8 am to 4 pm

Routine Turnaround Time

less than 10 days

Laboratory Contact Information

416-586-4800 Ext. 6080 or 4486