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Following are general notes on selection and trimming in pathology. | Following are general notes on selection and trimming in pathology. | ||
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==Priority== | ==Priority== | ||
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*{{Moderate-begin}}At least for larger samples, consider looking for '''medical imaging''' or '''biopsy reports''' in order to better guide the process.{{Moderate-end}}<ref name=chicago>{{cite web|url=https://voices.uchicago.edu/grosspathology/head-neck/thyroid/#primary-column|title=Gross Pathology Manual By The University of Chicago Department of Pathology}} Updated 2-14-19 NAC.</ref> | *{{Moderate-begin}}At least for larger samples, consider looking for '''medical imaging''' or '''biopsy reports''' in order to better guide the process.{{Moderate-end}}<ref name=chicago>{{cite web|url=https://voices.uchicago.edu/grosspathology/head-neck/thyroid/#primary-column|title=Gross Pathology Manual By The University of Chicago Department of Pathology}} Updated 2-14-19 NAC.</ref> | ||
*Fix '''bone''' in formalin prior to decalcification. Use reminders so not to forget bone that is decalcifying. | *Fix '''bone''' in formalin prior to decalcification. Use reminders so not to forget bone that is decalcifying. | ||
*'''Plan''' in which order to cut different parts so as to be able to take all relevant sections. Generally sample relevant surgical margins and smaller parts first, as these may be harder to find or even be fragmented later on. | |||
==Cutting== | ==Cutting== | ||
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==Marking cassettes== | ==Marking cassettes== | ||
Use only hard pencil (or specially purchased histology markers), as marks made with pens, Sharpie markers, or scientific freezer-safe markers can get dissolved in tissue processing.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://unclineberger.org/pathologyservices/instructions/histopathology-services/|title=Histopathology Services|website=UNC School of Medicine|accessdate=2021-11-15}}</ref> | Use only hard pencil (or specially purchased histology markers), as marks made with pens, Sharpie markers, or scientific freezer-safe markers can get dissolved in tissue processing.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://unclineberger.org/pathologyservices/instructions/histopathology-services/|title=Histopathology Services|website=UNC School of Medicine|accessdate=2021-11-15}}</ref> | ||
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==By organ or organ system== | ==By organ or organ system== | ||