PAP Smear (LBC) | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	BD SurePath(TM) Preservative Fluid. Collection Vials are obtained from Cytology Lab.
Specimen Requirement	Step 1: Collect Click here to view video ( duration 2 mins 04 seconds) I. Insert the central bristles of the brush (use either Cervex brush or Combi brush) into the endocervical canal.Use gentle pressure on the cervix until the lateral bristles bend against the ectocervix. II. Maintain the gentle pressure and rotate by rolling the stem between thumb and forefinger. For Cervex Brush, rotate five times in a clockwise direction. For Combi brush, rotate two times in a clockwise direction. Step 2: Drop Drop the detachable head device into the SurePathTM vial. Step 3: Send I. Tighten the cap. II. Paste the patient’s CPOE label sticker on the vial. III. Place the vial and patient’s request form into a specimen bag for transport to the laboratory. Refer to Nursing location' Policy for details on despatch.
Specimen Storage/Transport	Do not send by pneumatic tube system.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	< 6 working days
Testing Laboratory Location	KKH
Laboratory	Cytology
Contact Number	6394 1385
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Gynaecological Cytology
Additional Information	Mon – Fri: 0800 hrs – 1800 hrs Last specimen receipt time is 1730 hrs Sat - 0830 hrs – 1300 hrs Last specimen receipt time is 1230 hrs

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Last Updated - 27 May 2025