CLSI GP15

Cervicovaginal Cytology Based on the Papanicolaou Technique, 3rd Edition

This document discusses procedures for cervicovaginal specimen collection, as well as the preparation, fixation, staining, and storage of Papanicolaou-stained cervicovaginal cytology slides.

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Chairholder: George Birdsong, MD

Date of Publication: November 24, 2008

Order Code PDF: CLSI GP15A3E
ISBN Number: 1-56238-679-4

Order Code Print: print not available

Edition: Third

Pages: 48

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This archived document is no longer being reviewed through the CLSI Consensus Document Development Process. However, this document is technically valid as of September 2016. Because of its value to the laboratory community, it is being retained in CLSI’s library.

CLSI GP15 Abstract

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute document GP15-A3—Cervicovaginal Cytology Based on the Papanicolaou Technique; Approved Guideline—Third Edition is intended for health care providers who are responsible for collecting cervicovaginal cytology specimens and preparing conventional Papanicolaou smears and liquid-based preparations. The guideline focuses on quality collection and processing of specimens, addressing all steps, including patient assessment, test requisition, specimen collection, specimen transport, and specimen receipt and processing. Illustrations of the techniques are described, and a specimen requisition form is also included.