Tissue processing involves several steps to prepare samples for histological examination. These include: - Dehydration: Removing water from the tissue using increasing concentrations of alcohol. - Clearing: Replacing alcohol with a solvent like xylene that is miscible with paraffin. - Embedding: Infiltrating the tissue with paraffin wax to provide support for sectioning. Proper processing ensures that the tissue maintains its structural integrity and is suitable for sectioning.
