In the cytopathology laboratory liquid-based cytology is applied as routine because it allows standardized and reproducible endometrial preparations and additional material remains for ancillary tests.
In the study by Pai et al. [ 11] the cell block technique was used for ICC; in our laboratory cell block is highly effective in different cytopathological contexts but, in this specific series, since we did not obtain sufficient cellularity in the first two cases, we preferred to utilize residual material for other ancillary techniques.
For each case we prepared one slide stained with the Papanicolaou technique using an automated staining machine (Varistain; Thermo Electron Corporation [formerly Shandon], Runcorn, UK) and the remaining material was used for ancillary techniques including quantification of DNA methylation in GALR1.
In addition to gross assessment of smears, experienced personnel who routinely handle the aspirated material become adept in evaluating core biopsy specimens and aspirated material collected in solution for ancillary testing, and may come to recognize bloody, dilute, sclerotic, and mucoid samples based upon the consistency and manner that the material extrudes from the needle.
Whenever the cytopathologist considered it to be necessary, additional material was obtained and processed as cell blocks for ancillary studies.
Material recovered during EBUS-TBNA can be processed additionally as a cell block and made available for ancillary diagnostic procedures.
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