We do 5 levels with an H&E and 3 unst at each level.  IHC is  done on 
the unst if needed.  Congo Red is cut at 8 microns.

RSRICHMOND@aol.com wrote:

>Our pathology department is about to receive its first heart (endomyocardial) 
>biopsy - being done to look for amyloid, not a transplant -
>
>What protocol do you all have for these specimens? One service I spoke with 
>does two H & E, trichrome, iron, and amyloid - on formalin fixed tissue.
>
>What additionally is needed for transplant heart biopsy specimens?
>
>Bob Richmond
>Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia NC
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