I hope this helps. We had problems here before implementing this. Here is what we have listed for breast cores in our microtomy procedure:
Breast Core Biopsy Breast core biopsy containing calcium is designated as CA ++ on the side of the block. This is normally the "A" block of a multiple block breast core case. The following protocol should be followed when cutting breast core CA ++ block. Trim the block sparingly RIBBON #1 - Take three superficial sections; one from the beginning, one from the middle, and one from the end of the ribbon. Label slides S1, S2, S3. These will be stained H&E. Cut three levels and three spare slides as follows: RIBBON #2 - One Spare Slide RIBBON #3 - LEVEL 1 RIBBON #4 - One Spare Slide RIBBON #5 - LEVEL 2 RIBBON #6 - One Spare Slide RIBBON #7 - LEVEL 3 Label spare slides 1, 2, 3 Save spare slides for further testing. All other slides should be stained for Hematoxylin & Eosin. Beth A. Fye, CT (ASCP) Pathology Technical Manager HCA Richmond Hospital Laboratories office: (804) 228-6564 fax: (877)699-3895 <mailto:beth....@hcahealthcare.com> _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
