[Histonet] sections per block

[Terri Braud]

I hope this helps. There are no regulations. We cut 3 levels on all small biopsies, mounted on one slide.  2 sequential sections each level across the top, middle, and bottom. We even mount recut levels the same way and the labels reflect this.  Terri

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   1. regulations for number of sections per block? (Gudrun Lang)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:53:03 +0100
From: "Gudrun Lang" <gu.lang at gmx.at>
To: <histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
Subject: [Histonet] regulations for number of sections per block?

Dear all!
Do any regulations or official recommendations exist, that refer to the necessary number of sections per block?
I think of GI-biopsy-blocks (10x10 mm).
Some mount a ribbon with 4-6 serial sections on one slide.  Some work with sliding microtomes (like me) and mount 4 sections with little trimming in between.
The background for the question is, that we want to eveluate if there is a diagnostic difference between mounting 3 or 4 single sections on the slide for GI-biopsies. (to reduce workload and scanning time)
It would be nice to get your experience with that issue.
Kind regards
Gudrun
Gudrun Lang
Linz, Austria





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