Device and method for cytology slide preparation

A device for facilitating the preparation of cytology slides, the device comprising:

• a first cover having an inside surface;
• a second cover having an inside surface, the second cover hingeably attached to the first cover so as to be foldable into a book form capable of an open and closed position;
• an absorbent material mounted on the inside surface of the first cover;
• a filter, the filter overlays the absorbent material;
• and
• a cytology slide, wherein the cytology slide is removeably mounted to the inside surface of the second cover, the slide being positioned on the inside surface of the second cover to contact with the filter when the book form is in the closed position.

A method of preparing cytology slides, the method comprising:

• combining a cellular sample with a liquid-based medium to create a solution;
• removing an aliquot from the solution;
• providing a slide preparation device comprising a first cover having an inside surface, a second cover having an inside surface, said first and second cover pivotably secured to each other so as to be foldable into a book form, an absorbent material mounted to the inside surface of the first cover, a filter, the filter overlays the absorbent material and a slide attached to the inside surface of the second cover;
• applying the aliquot to the filter;
• closing the book form so that the filter containing the aliquot contacts the slide;
• and
• applying a pressure to the first and second covers.

A device for facilitating the preparation of a plurality of cytology slides, the device comprising

• a cover having an inside surface;
• a base having an inside surface;
• an interposed hinge, said cover and base pivotably secured to the hinge so as to be foldable into a book form capable of an open and closed position;
• a plurality of absorbent material mounted on the inside surface of the cover;
• a filter, the filter overlaying the absorbent material;
• and
• a plurality of cytology slides, each cytology slide corresponding to one of the absorbent material mounted on the cover, wherein the cytology slides are mounted to the inside surface of the base, each slide being positioned on the inside surface of the base to contact the corresponding absorbent material and the filter when the book form is in the closed position.