[Histonet] RE: Histonet Digest, Vol 135, Issue 21

[Mayer,Toysha N]

She can also google Bard, which a manufacturer of the instruments, and call them.  I did and the sales rep that responded helped me to understand what I was asking and gave me the answer.  She also sent me a few sample instruments for my student lab.  
Here is what my rep said:

> Breast is usually 14 or 16 ga and 10 cm in length.
> 
> Liver / lung / kidney / prostate is usually 18 ga or 20 ga but length can vary. Your length options are 10, 16 and 20.

Hope this helps.

Toysha Mayer

Sincerely,

Dr.Toysha N. Mayer, D.H.Sc., MBA, HT (ASCP)
Instructor/Education Coordinator
Program in Histotechnology
School of Health Professions
UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
713.563-3481




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Subject: [Histonet] Re: needle size
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Jennifer MacDonald asks >>Does anyone have the gauge of needle used for breast core biopsies and for prostate biopsies?<<

An 18 gauge needle is standard for transrectal prostate biopsies. Breast stereotactic needle biopsy needles are considerably larger, but you'll need to inquire what your local people are using.

Bob Richmond
Samurai Pathologist
Maryville TN


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