Six levels each block.  For breast cases we ran Cam 5.2 antibody, and for
melanoma we ran MART-1 and HMB-45 immunos.

Juan C. Gutierrez, HT(ASCP)
Histology Supervisor
Christus Santa Rosa Healthcare
(210)704-2533
Juan_Gutierrez@srhc.iwhs.org


-----Original Message-----
From: Demarinis,Carolyn [mailto:cdemarinis@SARATOGACARE.ORG]
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2003 8:43 AM
To: 'Histonet@pathology.swmed.edu'
Subject: Sentinel node


What procedure is used for sentinel node biopsies?  (How many levels,
special stains, grossing technique?)
And, if possible, if anyone has a medical reference, please forward
information to me.  Thank you.
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