What are the key factors necessary for producing high quality frozen sections?
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  1. A good clean sharp knife/blade.

  2. A good knife/blade clamping system.

  3. Correct knife angle.

  4. Properly adjusted anti-roll plate.

  5. Damage-free anti-roll plate.

  6. Good working microtome.

  7. Optimum cutting temperature for tissue.

  8. Tissue and matrix fresh and not dehydrated.

  9. Optimal embedded samples.

  10. Well-trimmed sample.

     
       
  temp. chart for optimum sectioning (0,01 MB)