Urine Cytology

This application note provides information on specific application methods and the use of Hettich products.

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Slide preparations for urine cytology Preparation of native urine

To derive a good cytological preparation from a urine sample it is not sufficient to simply centrifuge native urine onto commercial microscope slides. Urine has a low cell concentration and those cells present adhere poorly to the slides. This would result in preparation with an insufficient cell concentration. To increase the cell concentration it is necessary to coat the slide or use a suitable fixative. Poly-L-Lysine (PLL, Sigma, Cat. No. P8920) has been found to be suitable for slide coating and Saccomano’s solution for fixing.

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