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Impregnation and Embedding in Histopathology by Shelly luy is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses impregnation and embedding in histopathology. Tissues must be impregnated after processing to give them firm consistency for thin sectioning. Impregnation involves removing clearing agents and replacing them with paraffin wax, which fills all tissue cavities. During embedding, the impregnated tissue is positioned in a mold and paraffin is allowed to solidify, forming a tissue block. Proper positioning during embedding allows obtaining the desired cross-sections of tissues for diagnos
- Author
- Shelly luy
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- EN