embedding medium

How is Embedding Medium Applied?

The process generally involves several steps:
Fixation: The tissue is fixed in a chemical solution to preserve cellular components and morphology.
Dehydration: The tissue is dehydrated through a series of alcohol solutions to remove water content.
Clearing: The dehydrated tissue is cleared using a solvent like xylene to make it transparent.
Infiltration: The tissue is infiltrated with the embedding medium, often under heat or vacuum conditions.
Embedding: The infiltrated tissue is positioned in a mold and allowed to solidify.

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