[Histonet] amyloid in FNA smears

[Tony Henwood]

If you are using congo red, try air-drying (you get better retention of
material) followed by formalin vapor fixation.

Two references that might be of use:
1.	Duston, M.A.,etal (1987) Am.J.Med. 82:412-414.
2.	Libbey,C.A., (1983) Arch. Intern. Med. 143;1549-1552.

Regards

Tony Henwood JP, MSc, BAppSc, GradDipSysAnalys, CT(ASC)
Laboratory Manager & Senior Scientist
The Children's Hospital at Westmead,
Locked Bag 4001, Westmead, 2145, AUSTRALIA.
Tel: 612 9845 3306
Fax: 612 9845 3318




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Ronnie
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Subject: [Histonet] amyloid in FNA smears



What is the best fixation for smears from a fat-pad of a patient suspected
with having amyloidosis, to get optimal preservation for demonstration of
amyloid?
 
Thanks

Ronnie Houston
Director of Anatomic Pathology
Bon Secours HealthPartners Laboratories
5801 Bremo Road
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 2877972
(804) 2877906 - fax
ronnie_houston <@t> bshsi.com

  

 


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