X-inactive specific transcript RNA in-situ hybridization as a tool for resolving specimen contamination events

The large number of manual steps involved in processing tissue creates many opportunities for specimen cross-contamination and carry-over defects, which may have serious medicolegal ramifications.1 In one study extraneous tissue was identified in 0.6% of slides, causing severe diagnostic difficulties in 0.4% of cases.1 As these events are not fully preventable, a quick, reliable, easily accessible method to resolve suspected contamination events is crucial. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.