This Scheme allows the EQA of the paraffin wax embedded cell block in association with the corresponding H&E stained section, to provide excellent concordance and more informed assessment and feedback. Each distribution will comprise of 2 distinct diagnostic cell block cases, to provide a standard evaluation of Diagnostic Cytopathology Cell Block quality, and introduce international guidelines and recommendations concerning best practice for the Cell Block techniques and diagnostic use.
Staining Criteria Handbook available in Members' Area
Rationale
Diagnostic Cytopathology Cell Blocks represent an important and valuable tool in a modern cytopathology era, with many Cytopathology centres routinely carrying out preparation of cell blocks to aid in patient diagnostics. This requires in depth technical knowledge along with a judgement of when such a preparation is relevant to the investigation and to the Pathologist. Different methods are utilised for cell block preparation, however the extent of technical variability as well as technical problems in a daily practice are unknown.
Submission
1 Paraffin wax embedded cell block together with the corresponding H&E stained section from the date indicated on the delivery letter per case.
Report
• Individualised
• Generic Best Method
• Generic Image