Tissue Processing Principles and Stages
Q: Using a vacuum during the wax infiltration stage of processing can help remove trapped air from porous tissues like lung.
Did You Know?
True. Xylene is a potent lipid solvent. If tissues are left in it too long, it can extract excessive structural lipids from cell membranes and intracellular spaces, leading to over-hardening and brittleness.
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