title: Simple miniblock technique for cytology.
abstract: Seventy cytology specimens, including fine-needle aspirates from various sites, body effusions, and bronchoalveolar lavages were prepared with a cell block system. This technique, which uses a gelling reagent and a setting reagent to increase the recovery of material, is described in detail. Fifty-four cases had adequate material. To assess the efficacy of the technique, miniblock sections were compared with smears. In 23 cases (43%), the sections provided additional information for a definite diagnosis. The technique allows the recovery of minute cellular material and is valuable for histochemical and immunohistochemical studies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Leung
authors.forename: Y C
authors.initials: YC
authors.lastname: Bedard
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D003584:Cytological Techniques; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D013194:Staining and Labeling