How is a Biopsy Processed for Histological Examination?
The biopsy process involves several steps:
Fixation: Preserves tissue structure using fixatives like formaldehyde. Embedding: Tissue is embedded in paraffin wax to create a solid block. Sectioning: Thin slices of the tissue block are cut using a microtome. Staining: Sections are stained to differentiate cellular components. Microscopic examination: Stained sections are examined under a microscope.
