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The specimen collected from biopsy is processed in one or both of two major ways

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Histological Sections:

The sample collected from biopsy technique is made into thin slices and mounted on a glass slide and stained with appropriate staining staining solution and covered by a glass coverslip for examination.

There are two major techniques for preparation of histologic sections:

Biopsy - Specimen Processing


1. Permanent Section technique

2. Frozen Section technique


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Posted by:  Mr.green(Guest)  Posted on: 08/21/2009
does this technique gives instant report? is it possible to do in same OT premises?




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