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The Field of cytology involves the preparation of cells collected from a variety of clinical specimens, Liqui-Prep is a second generation specimen preparation technology which enables the lab to remove blood and mucus from clinical specimens to allow for clear unobstructed analysis by microscopy by a trained Cytotechnologist or Pathologist

Obviously, not all specimens  require pretreatment.  Two kit formats have been developed to allow the account to choose the most cost effective option.  The Liqui-Prep Cytology Processing Kit is designed for processing those specimens which do not require pre-treatment.  The lp Special Processing Kit contains a Cleaning Solution which allows pre-treatment due to blood or mucus. 

For those specimens requiring extra processing, the Liqui-Prep LYTIC Reagent provides digestion of heavy mucus and lysis of specimens with large volumes of blood.

Simple Workflow!

Products Procedures: 

There are two strategies for Testing.    The Laboratory Selects the Strategy that fits their patient population and the laboratories testing budget.

COLLECTION

The labeled Liqui-PREP^TM  Preservative Vial specimens ready for the laboratory.

COLLECTION

The labeled Liqui-PREP^TM Preservative Vial specimens ready for the laboratory.

SPECIMEN CLEANING

After mixing, the specimen is poured onto the Liqui-PREP^TM Cleaning solution, which, after centrifugation removes mucous and other non-diagnostic materials.

CONCENTRATION

Any standard centrifuge can be used. The specimen in the cleaning solution is centrifuged for 10 minutes.

CONCENTRATION

Any standard centrifuge can be used. The specimen in the cleaning solution is centrifuged for 10 minutes.

The Liqui-PREP^TM System is based upon a series of proprietary chemistry approaches, which addresses the issues of specimen collection and transport, specimen cleaning and cellular adhesion to a microscope slide.

Unlike other liquid cytology systems, no special equipment or special disposable device is required. All that is required to use Liqui-PREP^TM is a standard laboratory centrifuge, vortex and volumetric pipette. If labor release is an issue, the simple Liqui-PREP^TM protocol can be easily automated with any standard robotic platform for slide application. 

Since no special filter and vacuums are required and no unique disposable is required, Liqui-PREP^TM has a very simple protocol. One important feature in utilizing LGM encapsulation technology is that all cells that are collected, are preserved. There is no need for concern about clogged filters or cells lost as reported in other liquid cytology devices.

The Liqui-PREP^TM system has two basic formats, the Liqui-PREP^TM Cytology Processing Kit is designed for clean specimens such as fine needle aspirates, CNS, urine’s, etc. The Liqui-PREP^TM Special Processing Kit contains a Cleaning Solution which should be used on bloody specimens, mucus, cellular debris from specimens. Both kits have been put together in a variety of formats to meet the needs of different laboratories and address cost sensitivities. 

All Liqui-PREP^TM reagents have been formulated below international standards for HAZMAT, which will result in a significant reduction in shipping expenses.