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Cell block cellularity: A comparison of two fixatives and their impact on cellularity

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Ancillary testing including immunohistochemistry and molecular diagnostics has become an increasingly important component for the evaluation of cytologic specimens. Ancillary testing is important not only for diagnosis but also for… Click to show full abstract

Ancillary testing including immunohistochemistry and molecular diagnostics has become an increasingly important component for the evaluation of cytologic specimens. Ancillary testing is important not only for diagnosis but also for predictive and prognostic evaluation. While a number of substrates are appropriate for ancillary testing, cell block specimens are commonly utilized and the success of ancillary testing depends on cellā€block cellularity.

Keywords: block cellularity; cell block; cellularity; ancillary testing

Journal Title: Diagnostic Cytopathology
Year Published: 2019

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