Cryosectioning offers several advantages over other tissue preparation methods:
- Speed: The process is much quicker than traditional paraffin embedding, allowing for rapid diagnosis. - Preservation of Antigens: Freezing preserves the antigenic properties of tissues, making it ideal for immunohistochemical studies. - Less Artifact Formation: The freezing process reduces the formation of artifacts compared to chemical fixation methods. - Versatility: Cryosectioning can be used for a variety of tissue types, including fresh, fixed, or previously frozen tissues.
