Once the tissue is removed, it undergoes a series of steps to prepare it for microscopic examination:
Fixation: The tissue is preserved using chemicals like formalin to prevent decay and maintain its structure. Embedding: The fixed tissue is embedded in a solid medium, usually paraffin wax, to provide support for thin sectioning. Sectioning: Thin slices of the embedded tissue are cut using a microtome. Staining: The tissue sections are stained with dyes to highlight different cellular components, making them easier to study under a microscope.
