Coordinated and interdepartmental processing of image-guided core needle biopsies improves recovery of diagnostic material for molecular testing

Core needle biopsies (CNBs) are the current standard by which tissue is procured minimally invasive means for diagnostic purposes. However, their diminutive nature often creates an imbalance between amount of available morphologic examination and growing number tests being requested to be performed from them. An under-recognized by-product this procedure may alleviate some these supply issues, but requires a cooperative effort personnel in interventional radiology pathology bring fruition. We describe theory, practice, results how maximize material that coming CNB’s tests. This coordinated approach will maintain value CNB competitive arena assay development.