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| | Since the year 2000, PSMG has offered the combined technology of TriPath Imaging: the FocalPoint (tm)slide profiler and SurePath (tm)liquid based Pap Testing. PSMG will supply collection materials at no charge from the selection below. | |
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SurePath (tm) liquid-based
collection media 25/box | |
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| | After sampling the cervix with one of the collection devices below, snap off the tip of the collection device (broom/brush/spatula) into the blue capped vial. This ensures 100% of the collected sample is sent to PSMG for processing. | |
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Cervex Brush (Broom) 25/bag
Blue Handle | |
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CombiBrush 25/bag
Blue Handle | |
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Snap Off C-E Brush 50/bag
(Cytobrush)
White handle | |
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EndoCervex Brush 50/bag
Blue Handle | |
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SurePath Sample 25 each/bag
Collection Kit.
Pap Perfect Clear Plastic Spatula +
Cytobrush Plus detachable Brush | |
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| | Complete kits including all the materials necessary for preparation of conventional PAP smears are available at no charge from PSMG. After sampling the cervix (and/or vagina) spread material evenly on the glass slide and immediately spray with cellular fixative. | |
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| | Important Clinical Information Needed
When sending any of the above specimens to PSMG, remember to print patient’s name either on the SurePath(tm) vial or conventional glass slide. Submit the specimen together with a PSMG requisition completed with the following information: - Patient Name
- Date of Birth
- Date of Procedure
- Referring Physician
- Clinical History, including LMP and prior PAP Abnormality (if any)
- Appropriate ICD-9 Code(s)
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| | In addition to cytologic analysis, the following tests can be added to a SurePath specimen.
- Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhea
- Human Papilloma Virus
- Herpes Simplex Virus types I and II
These tests may be added up to 21 days after the date of service without any additional procedure, or requested directly on the PSMG requisition. HPV testing may be done as a conditional ("reflex") order based on the cytologic result of the PAP. Such orders may be arranged as a standing order, or on an individual basis. Please contact us for more details. | |
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