title: An improved technic for processing aspiration biopsy for electron microscopy.
abstract: This article describes a technic for processing aspiration biopsy samples for electron microscopy. Red blood cells present in these samples were separated from the tissue fragments with the use of a nylon sieve. The tissue fragments were pelleted and processed for electron microscopy in a routine manner. An analysis of 19 cases processed in this manner revealed that this separation technic is highly effective and results in a significant improvement in cellular yield.
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000379:methods