Touch imprint cytology of core needle biopsy specimens for the breast and quick stain procedure for immediate diagnosis.

Aim: To investigate the validity and reproducibility of touch imprint cytology (TIC) of core needle biopsies (CNBs) in the assessment of conspicuous breast findings.

Materials And Methods: One hundred and fifty-eight conspicuous breast findings were assessed by CNB during a two-year period in this prospective study. TIC of the CNBs was used for cytological analysis.