Embedding (dehydration and clearing) Flashcards
1
Q
Most commonly used wax for infiltration
A
paraffin wax
2
Q
Wax is solid at room temp but melts at
A
65 or 70 degrees celsius
3
Q
Once the tissues are embedded they are stable for
A
many years
4
Q
How long does it take the wax to solidify
A
30 minutes
5
Q
The paraffin wax can be removed from the mould
A
after the wax is cooled and hardened
6
Q
Start again if
A
the wax is cracked or the tissues are not aligned well
