Dannie,
We ran side by side testing for about 5-6 specimens from each type, i.e. 5
urines, 5 breast fluids, 5 peritoneal fluids, etc.  The only type we
couldn't run side by side was CSF. However, our experience with CSF was that
there was increased cellularity captured with the Thinprep. I guess it's up
to each individual on how comfortable they feel. Hope this helps.

Joe Nocito BS, HT (ASCP) QIHC
Histology Manager
Pathology Reference Lab
San Antonio, TX

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Subject: [Histonet] Validation-Cyto Non-Gyn to Thin Prep


  Hello All:
     The director of my lab (pathologist) and my supervisor (Cytotech)
  have asked me to post this question on HistoNet.
     Has anyone done validation for converting non-gyn cytology
  specimens to Thin Prep?  Did you run parallel samples .....how many?,etc.
  Any input will be graciously welcomed.  Thanks very much.

  Dannie Blake, HT
  Fresno Community Hospital
  Fresno, Ca.

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