[Histonet] Staining during processing

[Rene J Buesa]

Cheryl:
  There are 2 different issues: if the biopsy is very small, staining it will prevent losing it, but that has nothing to do with orientation; what orientation has to have such a small biopsy?
  If the biopsy is a very small skin punch any histotech can orient it, and if they are needle biospies of any sort, they do not need orientation at all.
  So if not losing it is the issue, then the best option is to stain them (either before or during processing) but if your client does not like to have the Bx partially stained then tell your client to be careful, to wrap the Bx in paper or between sponges and  just be careful.
  It is evident that the HT you sent to your client did not know what to do!
  René J.

Cheryl Kerry <tkngflght <@t> yahoo.com> wrote:
  
Hi All!

A client is trying to stain biopsies on processing to aid in orientation.
They've tried eosin in the processor alcohols and wanted to know if there
are any other ways that allow the embedders to see tissue detail but that
won't interfere with subsequent staining (or at least minimal interference.)

Any suggestions welcome and I'll pass them along--

Cheryl

Cheryl Kerry, HT(ASCP)
Full Staff Inc
800.756.3309

Currently seeking temporary travel histologist!!


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