Staining Criteria Handbook available in Members' Area
Rationale
The Mega Blocks scheme is designed to assess the quality of paraffin wax-embedded “super-sized” mega block tissue cassettes. The block evaluation is made in relation to the corresponding H&E stained section, ensuring strong concordance and providing more detailed assessment and feedback. Variations in fixation and processing techniques can result in technical challenges in routine practice, impacting both H&E staining and subsequent diagnostic testing. The submitted block and associated slide must accurately represent the case and reflect the quality of work typically carried out in daily practice.
Submission
1 Paraffin wax embedded tissue block together with the corresponding H&E stained section from the date indicated on the delivery letter, per asset.
Results Reporting
- Web based data entry
- Individualised Results Report
- Generic Best Method Report
- Generic Image Report