section is ragged and has holes. Autolysis is minimal, but tissue shows ischemic change (contraction bands). Also there is scar c/w old infarct/ischemic heart disease. Aliquot is oversized (20x10mm). Central part is poorly fixed. No need to re-fix.
Acceptable
GTEX-OHPL
61-70
Female
GTEX-OHPL-0326
Heart
PAXgene
0
Hypertrophic nuclei
Acceptable
GTEX-OHPM
51-60
Male
GTEX-OHPM-0326
Heart
PAXgene
0
Moderate ischemic changes: contraction band necrosis, nuclear hypertrophy
Acceptable
GTEX-OHPN
61-70
Female
GTEX-OHPN-0326
Heart
PAXgene
1
Minimal ischemic changes
Acceptable
GTEX-OIZF
61-70
Male
GTEX-OIZF-0326
Heart
PAXgene
0
Well preserved myocardium
Acceptable
GTEX-OIZG
51-60
Male
GTEX-OIZG-1126
Heart
PAXgene
0
7.5x6mm aliquot
Acceptable
GTEX-OIZH
51-60
Male
GTEX-OIZH-0326
Heart
PAXgene
1
Patchy ischemic changes. A number of central tears in specimen. 11x 6mm
Acceptable
GTEX-OIZI
41-50
Male
GTEX-OIZI-0926
Heart
PAXgene
1
Patchy hypereosinophilia (ischemia). Central fracture artifact, possible underfixation. Refixation confirms initial poor fixation.
8.9x9.8mm