Cytoblock preparation system and methods of use

摘要

An apparatus and method that may be used for collecting target cells or tissue and preparing a cell block are disclosed.

主权项

1. A method of preparing a cytoblock comprising:
a. preparing a cell pellet in a centrifuge tube having a floor and a bottom region; b. combining the prepared cell pellet with a matrix material in the centrifuge tube to form a cell mixture; c. placing the cell mixture into a tissue cassette having at least one integrally formed chamber that is compatible in size and shape with the bottom region of the centrifuge tube and processing the cell mixture; and d. embedding the processed cell mixture in an embedding block.