Thank you for the many tips and suggestions.

Almost everyone suggested that we are over processing these biopsies.   I
can't believe I didn't think of that. We were processing large and small
blocks together on a 15 hour cycle so we have now set up a short schedule
for endoscopy biopsies.  

As for softening the blocks already processed, there were a variety of
ideas, mostly using slushy ice or moisting the block in some way.  

Once again thank you.


Phil Hall
Paediatric Pathology
St Michael's Hospital
BRISTOL
UK