Cytology Workflow
Cervical Swab Archiving
The Challenge
This laboratory receives 800 cervical swab samples for testing daily. After testing is completed, samples require recapping, differential storage based on collection type (self-collected vs. physician-collected), and LIS tracking for assigned storage positions. Staff must manually scan each sample into the LIS and place it into the corresponding position in the appropriate archive rack.
Manual Workflow
Manual Recapping
Check Collection Type
Scan + Assign Location
Manual Placement
PathFinder 350A
✓ Foil seal application
✓ Sort by collection type
✓ Track storage locations
✓ Export to LIS
Key Benefits of Automating Cytology Workflows
- Reduction or re-allocation of 1 FTE over 24-hour period through automation
- Automated differential sorting by collection type
- Complete storage location tracking for simplified retrieval
- Pre-test sorting enables fast-tracking of samples with STI tests
- Simplified retrieval for co-requested or outstanding tests
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