Why is Surgilube the only Lubricant that can be used with the Hologic ThinPrep Pap Test?
Most lubricants use Carbomers or other thickening agents as part of their ingredients. These Carbomers and thickening agents do not dissolve during the process of cell collection in liquid-based methods. These undissolved ingredients increase the risk of contaminating or obscuring the cellular sample and causing a repeat Pap test to be required.