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65 -- THIN-PREP 2000 PROCESSOR SOL 516-035-98 DUE 032398 POC Kathy A. Michael (813)398-9328 Provide and install CYTYC Thin-Prep 2000 Processor or equal. Processor must provide high quality cytologic specimens by providing better cell capture, reducing artifacts and decreasing screening time. Processor provides for less sampling error contributing to false negative paps for cytology smears and will eliminate obscuring blood, inflammation, mucus and air drying. RFQ will be available on or about February 20, 1998 and must be requested in writing, or by fax (813) 398-9536. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. (See Numbered Note 1). (0040)

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