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Tissue trimming, processing and embedding (FFPE/OCT)

Tissue trimming, processing and embedding (FFPE/OCT)

Introduction:


1) Tissue Trimming:Orienting, trimming, documenting the condition in which samples are received.


2) Tissue Processing: Dehydration through automatically and consistently process all samples.


3) Tissue Embedding: Processed tissue is enclosed in a solidifying embedding medium using a mold. We offer embed in OCT or paraffin wax.


Note: Please see the fixation buffer that we suggestion below:


  • Hartman′s Fixative: eyeball tissues  

  • Gendre's solution: Muscle tissues

  • Bouin's solution: Testis tissues

  • Alcoholic formalin: Breast and Fatty tissues 


More fixation buffer references, please see below:

https://www.leicabiosystems.com/knowledge-pathway/fixation-and-fixatives-4-popular-fixative-solutions/#c22930

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