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Sample Preparation

When tissues are removed from the body, the process of autolysis occurs rapidly. Thus, in order to best preserve tissue morphology for histopathologic examination, it is important to fix (process and embed in wax) or freeze tissues as quickly possible after removal from the body.

Protocols for Sample Preparation:

Adipose Tissue (PDF)
Mouse Embryos (PDF)
Organs: Brain, Heart, Spleen, Pancreas, Kidneys, Intestinal Tract (PDF)
Perfusion of Mice (PDF)
Skin & Small Biopsies (PDF)
Tissue Culture Controls (PDF)

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