How is the Specimen Prepared for Histological Examination?
Once collected, the specimen undergoes several preparation steps:
Processing: The tissue is dehydrated, cleared, and infiltrated with paraffin wax. Embedding: The specimen is embedded in paraffin to create a solid block that can be sectioned. Sectioning: Thin slices of the tissue are cut using a microtome. Staining: The sections are stained to highlight specific cellular components for examination under a microscope.
Each step is essential to prepare the tissue for detailed analysis.
