If a SLN is sent for frozen section (boo hiss) we treat as any other frozen and
we typically cut two sections. If the pathologist is able to determine the
lymph node is positive, we will only cut a permanent H once processed; we do
not need to cut all the SLN levels. If the tissue appears
' and 'level 100' on all
sentinel nodes without any IHC up front.
Hope that helps!
Amber Cone, HTL(CM)
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From: Terri Braud via Histonet
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Subject: [Histonet] A question for my hospital lab
I'd love to hear your input
On breast mastectomy cases with sentinel lymph nodes, what is your cutting
protocol for sentinel lymph nodes sent for frozen section?
How many frozen levels?
How many permanent section Levels?
Any unstained ffpe sections saved or stained IHC?
I'm just trying to make
