Holding plastic-embedded specimens for sectioning in a rotary microtome
- 1 May 1976
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences
- Vol. 32 (5) , 674-675
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01990229
Abstract
Three methods are evaluated for holding capsules of plastic-embedded tissue for rotary microtomy. Use of a V-block is rapid but deforms the capsule. Gluing the capsule to a supporting block is useful for reorientation of the capsule but otherwise time consuming. A metal adapter is easy to use, does not deform the tissue, and is the preferred method for routine microtomy.Keywords
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