[Histonet] prostate core/Decipher

[Nancy Schmitt]

Hello!
I am looking for input on how you are treating prostate core biopsy specimens that go to Veracyte for Decipher Prostate testing.
We currently cut at 4 microns, 3 levels with 2 unstained at each level.
Veracyte requests the block - which would have very little left - or 10 unstains at 5 microns.
Are you adjusting you protocol up front for all prostate cases?
Going down to 2 levels with additional unstains all at 5 microns?
I appreciate your thoughts,
Nancy Schmitt, MLT(ASCP) CM HT CM
Pathology Support Services Supervisor
Dubuque, IA


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