The process of histotechnology typically involves several key steps:
Fixation: Preserves tissue structure by using chemical agents that prevent decomposition. Processing: Involves dehydration, clearing, and infiltration with a medium such as paraffin to prepare tissues for sectioning. Sectioning: Cutting the processed tissue into thin slices using a microtome. Staining: Applying dyes to highlight different tissue components and cellular structures. Mounting: Placing the stained tissue sections on glass slides for examination.
