PARAFFIN EMBEDDING

Using the Technicon in Dr. Lamperti's lab, process through the following:

Agent
Duration, hrs
Time*
     
70% EtOH
4
4-8 PM
80% EtOH
2
8-10
80% EtOH
1
10-11
95% EtOH
2
11-1AM
95% EtOH
1
1-2
100% EtOH
1
2-3
100% EtOH
1
3-4
Amyl Acetate
3
4-7
Toluene
1/4
7-7:15
Tol:Par(1:1)
1/2
7:15-7:45
Paraffin
1
7:45-8:45
Paraffin
1
8:45-9:45
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* typical schedule for overnight embedding


Embedding should involve ~h or vacuum infiltration followed by embedding in molds placed on a cold tray (see Phyllis Beeton, 2-~4425for assistance).