[Histonet] processing/cutting cell blocks

[Carol Bryant]

We typically use a media called histogel for our cytology cell blocks with very good results.  Our pathologists also send us clots from other locations that they are collecting like a bone marrow aspirate clot.  The FNAs are expressed into a lid and allowed to clot.  We are processing these on an overnight run used for all our other cases.  The histotechs are having a great deal of trouble cutting these as they are very dried out and break apart on the water bath.  Is there any techniques you can recommend to get better results when cutting  specimens collected this way?  I would think we need to process them on a shorter program to begin with.

Thank you in advance for any suggestions.

Carol Bryant, CT (ASCP)
Cytology/Histology Manager
Pathology Services
Lexington Clinic
Phone (859) 258-4082
Fax (859) 258-4081
cbrya <@t> lexclin.com



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