Development of a cost-effective method for cell block preparation: A simple way of tumor representation

Sir, Currently, the utility of cell block study as an integral part of cytology is further appreciated, largely owing to the significant role they play in ancillary testing, particularly molecular diagnosis. Considering resource constraints in our setup, we developed a simple but effective method for cell block preparation from fine needle aspiration (FNA) material of lung lesions. A comprehensive cost-effective study on lung tumors has been undertaken to assess the cellularity, morphology, architecture, and final outcome of the cell blocks, which will be shared in future.