Definitions in tissue acquisition: core biopsy, cell block, and beyond.
This article identifies key fundamentals of tissue acquisition, sample preparation, and staining. It defines the understanding of different aspects of sample preparations, such as types of smear-preparation techniques, touch preparations, types of fixative, and newer technologies such as liquid-based preparations.
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. Electronic address: Jhalan@uphs.upenn.edu.
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D044963:Biopsy, Fine-Needle / Q000379:methods; D062005:Biopsy, Large-Core Needle / Q000379:methods; D061765:Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration / Q000379:methods; D016591:Histocytological Preparation Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000379:methods*; D017216:Telemedicine
Cell block; Cytology; Direct smears; Endoscopic ultrasound; Fine-needle aspiration; Needle core biopsy