title: Automated slide preparation system for the clinical laboratory.
abstract: An automated device has been developed to prepare a wide variety of cytology preparations. Using the device, cells collected in suspension are mildly dispersed and transferred to a glass slide using filter-transfer technology. The cell density on the slide is controlled by the instrument. A companion product, the solution used in specimen transport and preparation, provides long-term preservation of diagnostic cells while lysing red blood cells. The overall process yields clean, uniform samples with better visualization of the diagnostic cells. The use of a disposable filter prevents sample-to-sample contamination. Collection of the sample in solution makes it possible to produce multiple slides from one sample.
authors.affiliation: Cytyc Corporation, Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752, USA.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Zahniser
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Hurley
mesh_terms: D003585:Cell Biology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D014626:Vaginal Smears / Q000379:methods