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A specimen processing method and cassette utilizes an open-topped, perforated collection cradle (12) and a flat, perforated embedding pedestal (10) which snap together in a male/female relationship to enclose and orient a specimen (14) during chemical processing. After chemical processing, the embed

A specimen processing method and cassette utilizes an open-topped, perforated collection cradle (12) and a flat, perforated embedding pedestal (10) which snap together in a male/female relationship to enclose and orient a specimen (14) during chemical processing. After chemical processing, the embedding pedestal (10) enables a specimen to be embedded in exactly the same plane as the cutting plane of a microtome during sectioning. This minimizes the number of sections required for histologic evaluation and eliminates the need for mechanical handling of the tissue specimen after its initial collection.

대표청구항 ▼

[ I claim:] [1.] A method for embedding and sectioning a specimen comprising the steps of:(a) positioning the specimen above a planar, perforated element that is positioned on and forms a portion of an embedding pedestal that has all portions of the planar, perforated element lying below the specime

[ I claim:] [1.] A method for embedding and sectioning a specimen comprising the steps of:(a) positioning the specimen above a planar, perforated element that is positioned on and forms a portion of an embedding pedestal that has all portions of the planar, perforated element lying below the specimen, said planar perforated element defining a reference plane with respect to the specimen;(b) embedding the specimen and at least a portion of the embedding pedestal in an embedding medium to form an integral embedded unit with the specimen remaining above the planar, perforated element; and,(c) sectioning the integral embedded unit in at least one plane that passes through the embedded specimen and is in registered relationship to said reference plane.