Microwave Technique For Histopathology Processing

Abstract

Microwave Technique For Histopathology Processing

Wimonrath Hongwilai BSc (Applied biology)*

Sujitra Tanvanich MSc (Pathobiology)*

Siriwan Tangjitgamol MD**

* Department of Anatomical Pathology

** Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, University of Bangkok Metropolis

Implementation of histopathological processing by microwave has been recognized for more than two to three decades. It’s main advantage is a considerable reduction of processing time. This ultimately results in a faster diagnosis compared to the conventional method, therefore reducing anxiety of the patients. The quality of the dye staining of the slides through microwave technique is not different from that using conventional method. Furthermore, microwave technique also improves the laboratory environment because it does not involve formalin or xylene normally used in the conventional method, which are mucosal and dermatological irritant.

Keywords: conventional tissue processing, microwave tissue processing

Vajira Med J 2010 ; 54 : 405 - 410