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Liquid-Based Pap Smears
A modern method of cervical screening in which the sample is collected into a liquid preservative rather than smeared directly onto a slide.
- Who usually requests it
- Requested by physicians and clinics for routine cervical cancer screening.
- Specimen required
- Cervical sample collected by your physician into a liquid-based collection vial.
- Preparation
- No special preparation is usually needed. Your physician will advise you before your appointment.
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Conventional Pap Smears
The traditional Pap test, in which the cervical sample is placed directly onto a glass slide and fixed for screening.
- Who usually requests it
- Requested by physicians and clinics for routine cervical cancer screening.
- Specimen required
- Cervical sample collected by your physician and fixed on a glass slide.
- Preparation
- No special preparation is usually needed. Your physician will advise you before your appointment.
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ThinPrep Processing
On-site ThinPrep processing of liquid-based samples, producing a clear, evenly distributed layer of cells for accurate screening.
- Who usually requests it
- Used for liquid-based Pap samples submitted by physicians and clinics.
- Specimen required
- ThinPrep collection vial submitted with a completed requisition form.
- Preparation
- Handled entirely within the laboratory. No patient preparation is required.
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Non-Gynaecological Cytology
Processing and screening of specimens from sites outside the gynaecological tract, such as body fluids, urine, sputum, and brushings.
- Who usually requests it
- Requested by physicians investigating a wide range of conditions.
- Specimen required
- Varies by specimen type. See our physician guidelines or contact the laboratory.
- Preparation
- Preparation depends on the specimen. Your physician will give you specific instructions.
05
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology
Screening of cell samples collected by fine needle aspiration, commonly used to evaluate lumps and masses.
- Who usually requests it
- Requested by physicians and specialists evaluating palpable or imaged lesions.
- Specimen required
- FNA material collected by the physician, submitted as slides or in fixative.
- Preparation
- The collection procedure is performed by your physician, who will explain what to expect.
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Specimen Processing and Screening
Careful laboratory processing, staining, and screening of every specimen by qualified cytology professionals.
- Who usually requests it
- A core service behind every test submitted to the laboratory.
- Specimen required
- All accepted gynaecological and non-gynaecological specimen types.
- Preparation
- Handled within the laboratory to strict quality standards.
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Courier Collection
Our courier service collects specimens directly from physician offices and clinics across New Providence.
- Who usually requests it
- Available to referring physicians and clinics.
- Specimen required
- Properly labelled specimens with completed requisition forms, packaged for transport.
- Preparation
- Call the laboratory to arrange a collection for your practice.
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Electronic Result Delivery
Results are returned to referring physicians electronically for speed, clarity, and record keeping.
- Who usually requests it
- Provided to referring physicians and clinics.
- Specimen required
- Applies to all specimens processed by the laboratory.
- Preparation
- Contact us to set up electronic result delivery for your practice.
A note on turnaround times: we are known for fast turnaround, and most results are returned to physicians promptly. For expected turnaround on a specific specimen type, please call the laboratory at (242) 326-0672.
Please note: the laboratory reports screening findings to your referring physician. We do not provide medical diagnoses or treatment advice directly to patients, and screening results should always be discussed with your doctor.