We had the same problem here and after much QC to follow trends, found that it was the same two clinicians. They had 2 of 8 exam rooms with the wrong lubricant and also needed more information on collection. Since then, no further problems. Sheila Haas Laboratory Supervisor Micro Path Laboratories
________________________________ From: Mike Pence <mpe...@grhs.net> To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 10:27:18 AM Subject: [Histonet] Cyto prep question I know this many not be the forum to ask this question, but I know many of us have cyto depts. within our labs. We have been seeing an increase in the number of unsatisfactory urine specimens from our Urology group lately and it is due to lubricant on the ThinPrep filter. We have worked with the Urology group and they are using the recommended lubricant from the manufactory. We see the problem even when the urine is diluted in CytoLyt for several hours. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Thanks in advance, Mike _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet