A study of quick “cell transfer” technique

Abstract

Cell transfer is required to immunostain multiple antigens on cytology specimens. A variety of resins is used but the conventional sequence usually takes a couple of days to complete transfer. We cueated a quick method by covering the slide glass with a small volume of diluted Malinol in a process that is completed within 1 hour if the cover slip is peeled off the glass slide. Appropriate trimming of the thin solidified'ulalinol membrane into several pieces yields multiple specimens for immunocytochemical reaction, using a single cytological material.