SIVQ-LCM of an H&E-stained cell block section of a malignant pleural effusion at a ×10 magnification. a Section showing scattered groups of lung adenocarcinoma cells in a background of red blood cells, lymphocytes, mesothelial cells, and histiocytes. b A vector was chosen to recognize a specific morphologic feature, the acinar structure, to paint the tumor cells and AutoScan was used to create a dissection map. c H&E section after the microdissection to show the remaining tissue. d View of the LCM cap showing the tumor cells that were selected and microdissected from the background.