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What is the purpose of tissue processing in histopathology?
To render the tissue sufficiently firm yet elastic for cutting on a microtome
What advantage do fixed impregnated tissues have in histopathology?
They can be more easily stored and reproducibility of sections at a later date is easier
Why is proper labeling of tissue specimens important in histopathology?
To avoid duplication of the same name and giving a wrong diagnosis to the patient
What details are recorded in the register when a specimen is received in histopathology?
Patient's name, name of the doctor referring it, and nature of tissue
Why should labeling not be done using ordinary ink in histopathology?
It gets dissolved in the reagent used during processing
Learn about the definition and techniques of tissue processing in histopathology, a vital aspect of preparing tissue for microscopic examination. Explore the methods used to impregnate tissue into a solid medium and render it suitable for sectioning on a microtome.
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