Sectioning

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Sectioning
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Sectioning

• Cut out specimen
• Glue to block if necessary
• Trim with razor blade
• Cut with glass knife
• Pick up with forceps
• Place on drop of water on slide
• Heat on hot plate
• Stain

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Embedding molds and capsules
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Flat embedding in dishes
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Trimming blocks for sectioning
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Knives for sectioning

• Steel
• Glass
• Diamond

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Scoring and breaking glass
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Knifemaker

• Make sure glass is clean
• Follow instructions on the knifemaker
• Dont change knifemaker settings
• Handle glass knives carefully (theyre sharp!)

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