Prostate biopsies/wavy sections

From:"Cornett, Lorraine D"

We have been performing 34BE12's on prostate biopsies for over a year.  We
have just recently started having problems with the sections falling off.
We do antigen retrieval in EDTA ph 8.0, in the microwave for 2 minutes and a
stand time of 15 minutes.  The problem is somewhat inconsistent which makes
it even more confusing.  Our specimens are collected in 10% NBF.   We use
BioCare Medical charged slides and Surgipath Stay-On in our waterbath's.
Has anyone experienced this problem, and been able to determine the cause?
All suggestions will be considered and appreciated!

Lorraine Cornett HT (ASCP)
Blue Ridge Pathology Consultants, PC
423-224-6767
Lorraine_D_Cornett@wellmont.org




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