Preparing histological samples involves several steps:
1. Fixation: This process preserves the tissue and prevents decay. Common fixatives include formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde. 2. Embedding: The fixed tissue is embedded in a medium, usually paraffin wax, to provide support for sectioning. 3. Sectioning: Thin slices of the embedded tissue are cut using a microtome. 4. Staining: Stains such as Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) are used to differentiate between different tissue components.
