[Histonet] Inking Skin

[CHRISTIE GOWAN]

Dear Colleagues,
My derm pathologist has requested that we ink the epithelium on MOHs derm cases (new pathologist). We process many derm specimens a day but it seems we are having trouble getting full epithelium on our cases that come over from the MOHs clinic. I am not sure that inking the skin will help with the problem but let's just say that if we do decide to ink the surface of these specimens, does anyone know of an ink that will actually stick to skin? I would appreciate anyones input. Thanks and have a great weekend.
Christie Gowan
UAB Hospital
Birmingham, Alabama