Once the biopsy sample is obtained, it is sent to the histopathology laboratory. The sample undergoes several steps:
1. Fixation: The tissue is preserved using chemicals like formalin to prevent decay. 2. Embedding: The fixed tissue is embedded in paraffin wax to provide a stable medium for slicing. 3. Sectioning: Thin slices of the tissue are cut using a microtome. 4. Staining: The sections are stained with dyes, such as Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E), to highlight different cellular components.
