How is washing performed in histological procedures?
The washing process in histology typically involves immersing the tissue sections in a series of baths containing different solutions, such as distilled water, buffer solutions, or alcohols. The choice of solution and the number of washes depend on the specific staining protocol being used. For example, in hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining, washing in water is crucial to remove excess hematoxylin before counterstaining with eosin.
