Microtomy and Paraffin Section Preparation
Creating great paraffin sections using a rotary microtome takes a great deal of skill and experience. "Microtomy and Paraffin Section Preparation" is a great training aid for new microtomists and is an excellent refresher for experienced operators. All of the essential aspects of cutting paraffin sections are covered, including:
- Safety
- Microtome setup
- Microtome blades
- Trimming, facing and roughing blocks
- Techniques for consistent paraffin sections
- Microtome maintenance
- Common microtomy faults