Re: [Histonet] Cell block processing

2019-10-28 Thread John Garratt via Histonet
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Re: [Histonet] Cell block processing

2019-10-28 Thread Joe W. Walker, Jr. via Histonet
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Re: [Histonet] Cell block processing

2019-10-28 Thread Terri Braud via Histonet
We collect our FNAs in CytoLyt. We also use it to wash all our non-gyn fluids, but then we fix the cell block "pellet" in formalin. We have had no problems with immunos, and are able to lyse the RBCs to provide a nice, clear specimen. Hope this helps. Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP) Anatomic

Re: [Histonet] Cell block processing

2019-10-25 Thread Tony Henwood (SCHN) via Histonet
Hi Charles, I have had excellent success with lysing the red blood cells (using Isotonic Ammonium Chloride) prior to cell block preparation with thromboplastin-plasma. The lysing solution contains EDTA so you will need to add a few drops of 1% calcium chloride. Method as follows: Lysis

Re: [Histonet] Cell block processing

2019-10-25 Thread Cartun, Richard via Histonet
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Re: [Histonet] Cell block processing

2019-10-25 Thread Joe W. Walker, Jr. via Histonet
utilize for this process. The cell blocks cut great, look great, and you can perform IHC an molecular testing if needed. Joe Walker From: Charles Riley Sent: Friday, October 25, 2019 12:57 PM To: Joe W. Walker, Jr. Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Cell block

Re: [Histonet] Cell block processing

2019-10-25 Thread Charles Riley via Histonet
Our tech said they use 95% alcohol to collect the specimen. On Fri, Oct 25, 2019 at 12:23 PM Joe W. Walker, Jr. wrote: > Hi Charles, > > What are you collecting the FNA into? Cytorich? Cytolyt? Other? > > Joe W. Walker, Jr. MS, SCT(ASCP) > Anatomical Pathology Manager > joewal...@rrmc.org,

Re: [Histonet] Cell block processing

2019-10-25 Thread Joe W. Walker, Jr. via Histonet
Hi Charles, What are you collecting the FNA into? Cytorich? Cytolyt? Other? Joe W. Walker, Jr. MS, SCT(ASCP) Anatomical Pathology Manager joewal...@rrmc.org, www.rrmc.org -Original Message- From: Charles Riley via Histonet Sent: Friday, October 25, 2019 8:13 AM To: Histo List