Tru-Cut Biopsy (Core Needle Biopsy): Introduction, Procedure, Application, and Keynotes

Introduction A Tru-cut biopsy, also known as a core needle biopsy (CNB), is a minimally invasive diagnostic procedure used to extract a small, solid cylinder (core) of tissue from a suspicious mass. Unlike Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA), which only collects individual cells, a Tru-cut biopsy …

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Slide Culture Technique for Fungi- Introduction, Requirement, Procedure, Uses, Disadvantage, and Keynotes

Slide Culture Technique for Fungi- Introduction, Requirement, Procedure, Uses, Disadvantage, and Keynotes

Introduction The Slide Culture Technique for fungi allows detailed observation of fungal structures. It provides a clear view of spores and hyphae. This method uses a small block of agar on a slide. The technique is beneficial for identifying molds. You place a coverslip on …

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