Pathology Laboratory

Category Pathology Laboratory Typical Use Embed tissue specimens in paraffin blocks for routine histology processing. Description A workstation that processes fixed tissue through dehydration and paraffin infiltration and then molds specimens into blocks for sectioning on a microtome, preserving tissue architecture for detailed histologic analysis and special staining. Embedding technique influences section orientation, margin assessment, … Read more

Category Pathology Laboratory Typical Use Cut thin tissue sections for histologic slide preparation. Description A precision instrument that slices paraffin embedded tissue blocks into micrometer thin sections for mounting on slides and staining, enabling microscopic examination of tissue architecture, cellular morphology, and diagnostic pathology such as tumor grading and margin assessment. Microtomy requires careful block … Read more