BD CytoRich™ Preservative is an ethanol based fixative system that is used to collect, preserve, hemolyze, transport and transfer cytology specimens to a glass slide.

The BD CytoRich™ system can be used for the following specimen types:

	Washings
	Brushings (and other abrasive collection methods)
	Body fluids (hypercellular, hypocellular, bloody or neat)
	Sputums
	Aspiration Biopsies

BD CytoRich™ non-gyn preservative is available in two types:

BD CytoRich™ Red Preservative*

	Solubilizes protein and lyses red blood cells.
	Excellent for fine needle aspirations.
	General Non-Gyn cell preservation.
	Extended sample stability.

BD CytoRich™ Blue Preservative*

	General Purpose Cell Preservative.
	Excellent for Urine and non-hemolytic samples.
	Recommended for use as a general cytology preservative.

^{*The BD CytoRich™ Preservatives are not approved for use in the replacement of cervical Pap smear preparations.}

For more information on BD CytoRich ™ Non-Gyn, call your local BD Diagnostics- TriPath representative or call 1.866.TRIPATH.