Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute document GP15-A3–Cervicovaginal Cytology Based on the PapanicolaouTechnique; Approved Guideline–Third Edition is intended for health care providers who are responsible for collectingcervicovaginal cytology specimens and preparing conventional Papanicolaou smears and liquid-based preparations. Theguideline focuses on quality collection and processing of specimens, addressing all steps, including patient assessment, testrequisition, specimen collection, specimen transport, and specimen receipt and processing. Illustrations of the techniques aredescribed, and a specimen requisition form is also included.
- Published:
- 11/01/2008
- ISBN(s):
- 15623867
- Number of Pages:
- 40
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