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Qing-Lian He¹, Ya-Zhen Zhu, Guang-Juan Zheng

¹Department of Pathology, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of TCM, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 111 Dade Road, Guangzhou, 510120, China. 28905709@qq.com

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A novel, economical cell block preparation method using pregelatinized starch was developed. This technique effectively captures low-cellularity samples, enhancing diagnostic accuracy for cytology specimens.

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Area of Science:

Cytopathology
Histotechnology

Background:

Cell block sections are crucial for cytological smear analysis.
Existing cell block preparation methods are continually evolving.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and evaluate a new, simple, and economical cell block preparation technique.
To assess the efficacy of pregelatinized starch as a cell block frame.

Main Methods:

A novel cell block preparation method using pregelatinized starch at room temperature.
Application of hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining, immunohistochemistry, and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH).
Evaluation of 122 cytological specimens.

Main Results:

Pregelatinized starch effectively collects even sparse cells due to strong adhesiveness.
The technique is suitable for various analyses including HE, IHC, and FISH.
Successful application in 122 cytological specimens.

Conclusions:

Pregelatinized starch is a valuable and effective frame for cell block preparation.
This method is particularly advantageous for cytological samples with low cellularity, such as cerebrospinal fluid.
The technique offers a simple, economic, and efficient approach to cytological diagnostics.