What are the Key Components of Histology Storage Infrastructure?
The main components include:
Storage Facilities: These are specialized environments designed to maintain optimal conditions for tissue samples. Temperature Control: Essential for preventing sample degradation. Commonly used equipment includes refrigerators, freezers, and cryogenic storage. Humidity Control: Helps in maintaining the structural integrity of samples, especially for paraffin-embedded tissues. Labeling and Tracking: Proper labeling and tracking systems are crucial for sample identification and retrieval. Storage Containers: Use of appropriate containers like cryovials, paraffin blocks, and slides to protect the samples.