10 Questions
What is the reason for discouraging the use of celloidin in histopathology?
It requires special housing for processing reagents
What is the process called when tissues are first embedded or fully infiltrated with a supporting medium, then infiltrated a second time with wax?
Double embedding
What is the temperature range at which paraffin wax should be held for embedding?
2-4°C above its melting point
What is the primary application of gelatin in histopathology?
In the production of whole organ sections using the Gough-Wentworth technique
What is the purpose of a cold plate in the embedding process?
To cool the wax rapidly
What is the purpose of a mold in the embedding process?
To embed the tissues in
What is the role of a paraffin dispenser in the embedding process?
To dispense the paraffin wax automatically
What is the purpose of agar in double embedding?
As a supporting medium for the first infiltration
What is the significance of a cassette in the embedding process?
It is attached to the mold after the tissue is oriented
What is the characteristic of paraffin wax that makes it suitable for embedding?
It is a solid at room temperature
Learn about the ideal properties of embedding media, including solubility, melting point, and transparency, and discover the characteristics of paraffin wax, a popular embedding medium in histopathology. Understand the importance of each property in histopathology. Test your knowledge of embedding media and their applications.
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