Notes:

Endocervical Brush/Plastic Spatula Method: First obtain ectocervical sample using plastic spatula.  Rinse spatula in PreservCyt Solution.  Then obtain endocervical sample with brush device rotating the brush 1/4 to 1/2 turn in one direction.  DO NOT over-rotate.  Rinse brush vigorously in PreservCyt Solution properly labeled with patient identifier. Cytobroom Device Method: Insert central bristles of the broom into the endocervical canal deep enough to allow shorter bristles to fully contact the ectocervix.  Rotate the broom in a clockwise direction five times.  Rinse broom vigorously in PreservCyt Solution properly labeled with patient identifier.