Advanced Formulation. Precise Performance.
With origins dating back to 1932, Surgilube Sterile Surgical Lubricant is a premium product formulated exclusively from pharmaceutical-grade ingredients. Its sterile composition is useful for gynecological, urological, and a wide range of medical and surgical procedures.
- Water-soluble formula is no-greasy and is non-staining.
- Proprietary sterilization process maintains viscosity and crystal-clear clarity.
- Not made with natural rubber latex — supports latex sensitivity or latex allergies.
- Paraben-free formulation helps reduce exposure to chemicals that may cause adverse reactions, such as skin sensitivity.
- Carbomer-free formulation helps minimize testing interference.*
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate produces a bacteriostatic formula that helps minimize the presence and transmission of bacteria.
* Using carbomer-containing products with cervical cytology or urogenital testing may result in invalid or false negative results. 1,2,3
The information on this website is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or a treatment recommendation. For guidance specific to your health, contact a healthcare professional.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Helps minimize the presence and transmission of bacteria.
Carbomer-free Formulation
Helps minimize testing interference for cervical cytology and urogenital testing.
Single-Use Packets
Helps minimize waste and reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
- Lander ME, Feldman K, Perlman B, Greenberg P, Heller DS, Einstein MH, Marcus JZ. The effect of carbomer versus noncarbomer lubricant on the adequacy of cervical cytology specimens.
J Am Soc Cytopathol. 2024 Nov-Dec;13(6):444-450. doi: 10.1016/j.jasc.2024.07.003. Epub 2024 Jul 9. PMID: 3909527 - Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. (2023). cobas® PCR Urine Sample Kit: Instructions for use (Doc Rev. 13.0) [PDF]. Roche Diagnostics.https://diagnostics.roche.com/content/dam/diagnostics/us/en/products/c/cobas-liat-support/cobas-pcr-urine-sample-kit-ifu.pdf
- Hologic® Thin-Prep® Pap Test Compatibility
- The use of lubricants with the ThinPrep Pap test is not recommended. However, if a lubricant is necessary, Surgilube® Sterile Surgical Lubricant is validated by Hologic, Inc. for use with the ThinPrep Pap test when used as instructed. The use of lubricants (including personal lubricants) should be avoided prior to specimen collection. Lubricants can adhere to the filter membrane and may cause poor cell transfer to the slide. If its use is unavoidable, the lubricant should be used in minimum amounts.
- Validated: Multiple lubricant lots run through periodic testing to ensure compatibility.
- Hologic, Inc. (2022, April 28). Purchasing details for the validated lubricants [Memo].https://www.hologic.com/sites/default/files/styles/thinprep/pdf/ThinPrep%20Lubricant%20Compatibility%20Memo.pdf.
- Hologic. (n.d.). The preferred choice in Pap testing. Retrieved May 9, 2025, from https://www.hologic.com/hologic-products/cytology/aptima-hpv-thinprep-cervical-health.
