Infiltration and Embedding

Infiltration and Embedding

1. Infiltration - Saturation of tissue cavities by a supporting subatance

2. Qualities

   • suitable for sectioning and ribboning
   • molten 30℃ - 60℃
   • Translucent
   • Homogeneous

3. Embedding - process which tissues are surrounded by a medium which when solidified will provide sufficient external support during sectioning

   • Requirements
     • melted paraffin wax
     • cold plate
     • supply of mould
   • Embedding mould
     • paper
     • iron
     • disposable
     • cassette-bases
   • Machine processing
     • Tissue transfer
     • Fluid-transfer
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