Several techniques are used to prepare and examine tissue samples. These include:
Fixation: Preserves tissue structure by stopping biological processes. Embedding: Involves placing the tissue in a medium like paraffin to provide support for sectioning. Sectioning: Thin slices of tissue are cut using a microtome. Staining: Enhances contrast to differentiate between different cellular components. Common stains include Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E).
