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Diagnostic [non gynae] Cytology

All non-Gynae samples can be prepared using the SurePath system.

Processing 

• Similar to conventional methods
• Cellular material adheres to the slide surface without any applied pressure
• 1-4 copies per cell pellet and each copy can be stained or unstained
• Up to 48 samples can be processed per run
• No sample cross-contamination during staining
• An inexpensive technique compared to other automated LBC systems

Superior cell preservation

• Excellent nuclear and cytoplasmic morphology. Enhanced by the use of CytoRich™ Red and CytoRich™ Blue preservatives
• CytoRich Red™ lyses red blood cells and reduces debris
• CytoRich Blue™ preserves red blood cells and reduces debris

Results and interpretation

• Produces a homogenous, uniform thin-layer of single cells and cell aggregates stained  within a small 13mm diameter area. See illustration*
• Preparations are standardised and highly cellular, reducing diagnostic time
• Standard diagnostic criteria are retained
• Free from crush, fixation and drying artefacts and no cell distortion
• Micro organisms, lymphocytes and crystals are retained and preserved

Morphology

• Crisp chromatin in small single cells and thick clusters
• The unique sedimentation phase reduces cell overlapping
• Even large papillary structures and branching sheets remain intact and obvious
• Extra cellular material is preserved in significant quantities
• A superior method for preparing FNAs, where cell morphology and architecture are deciding factors

Further applications and ancillary testing

• High antigenicity and reliable immunocytochemistry results. See illustration*
• Suitable for special stains and molecular tests