Frozen Section

  • Frozen section enables diagnosis utilizing cryofreezing technique.
  • Common applications of frozen section in our center are
    • Renal biopsy for immunofuorescence.
    • Muscle biopsy panel studies.
    • Nerve biopsy for immunofluorescence and Fabry’s disease.
    • Skin biopsy for immunofuorescence.
    • Skin biopsy for small fiber neuropathy assessment.
    • For intra-operative consultation of suspicious lesions, tumors and margins.
    • GI biopsy for intra-operative consultation (Hirschsprung disease).
    • Storing tissue sections for future studies.