: Cell block is an indispensable supplement in the practice of cytopathology. The diagnostic utility of cytology specimens is significantly impacted by the capacity to generate sufficient cell blocks obtained from concentrated fluid samples or fine-needle aspiration specimens after routine processing. This routine processing involves getting directed passes to produce a cell block, especially if the cytopathologist believes additional immunocytochemical stains and/or molecular studies would be required.
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