Sponges can cause a compression artifact leaving some sort of "imprint" on the surface of the biopsy, especially kidney and prostate Bx.I my experience tissue paper is the best option. If you are having difficulties with the wrapping, you can use "tea bags".René
On Friday, January 29, 2016 12:54 PM, Charles Riley via Histonet <histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote: Hello all, I was wondering what everyone uses to secure biopsy and scant tissues through processing. Also what would you recommend placing breast cores in for processing. Having an argument with grossing staff and pathologist about whether to use sponges, tissue paper, or something else. Looking for the best option that will allow for reagents to penetrate tissue and not leave any artifact -- Charles Riley HT(ASCP)CM Histopathology Coordinator/ Mohs Doctors Pathology Services, Dover DE _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet