[Histonet] Surepath V/s thin pre

[Joe W. Walker, Jr.]

Lujain,

You'd have to define what "better" mean to you and your laboratory.  I've used both systems in my career.  Each have their pros and cons.  You would also need to define the specimen types you intend to process, i.e. Pap tests only, Pap tests and non-gyn.  Each company now offers a variety of options to help with pre-processing and processing steps.  

Other variables to think about is if you are using the system for Pap tests, are you planning ancillary testing from the vial, do providers in your area have a preference, i.e ThinPrep is FDA approved as significantly better than conventional Pap tests, SurePath has same screening results as conventional but with fewer unsatisfactory Pap results.  Depending on your volume, maybe you want to offer both so that your providers have a choice of Pap testing options.  Lastly, are any of your providers looking for HPV primary screening as your choices are limited for this testing offer.

Joe W. Walker, Jr. MS, SCT(ASCP) 
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From: warda hassan via Histonet <histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu> 
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2018 8:45 AM
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Subject: [Histonet] Surepath V/s thin pre

Hello to all

Would like to know from experienced group who had worked on both systems surepath V/S thinprep which one is better and a comparison of the system on Turn Around Time, staffing & most important reporting.

Many Thanks in advance
Lujain
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