The BxChip® vs Traditional
Q&A
What tissue types are BxChips used for?
The BxChip is for needle-core biopsies.
What is it, how does it work, and what are the benefits?
Learn all about it in our 6-lane BxChip FAQ.
What are the lab benefits?
Labs using the BxChip have benefited from time savings, cost reductions, better efficiency, and greater tissue quality.
The BxChip Enhances Tissue Yield and Prostate Cancer Detection
The BxChip is an engineered tissue-mimetic array designed to securely hold up to six needle-core biopsies in a single cassette throughout tissue processing. It ensures that needle core biopsies remain straight.
A graphic demonstrates how the BxChip results in less linear variability in a block compared to a typical block.
Results from a BxChip User:
Histologic Tissue Surface Area: The tissue surface area on the glass slide increased by an average of 14.5%.
Biopsy Core Length: The average biopsy core length increased by 31.8%.
Cancer Detection Rate: Most notably, the overall cancer detection rate increased by 9.3%, from 49.5% to 58.8%.
“A pathologist’s biggest fear is missing something. Now, they’re able to economically see all of the cores dual-stained and have more confidence they are giving the correct diagnosis”
James Dixon, Pathology Lab ManagerHorizon Montcon Pathology Lab
