EMBEDDING/CASTING/BLOCKING Flashcards
1
Q
In arranging tissue in the mold, where would it be placed?
A
Center
2
Q
What are the types of Embedding molds?
A
Leuckhart’s Embedding mold
Compound E Unit
Disposable molds
Plastic embedding rings and base molds
3
Q
What are the types of disposable molds?
A
Peel-away
Plastic ice trays
Paper boats
4
Q
2 L-shaped heavy metal arranged flat on a metal
surface
A
LEUCKHART’S EMBEDDING MOLD
5
Q
With several interlocking plates making several
compartments
A
COMPOUND E UNIT
6
Q
Thin plastic embedding
molds
A
Peel-away
7
Q
ADVANTAGE: cheap, different sizes, avoid
confusion
A
Paper boats
8
Q
Base mold is fitted to
base ring
Base ring serves as the
block holder
A
PLASTIC EMBEDDING RINGS AND BASE MOLDS
9
Q
PLASTIC EMBEDDING RINGS AND BASE MOLDS is AKA?
A
Tissue-Tek system
