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To store tissue samples for research, they are most of the time converted into FFPE blocks and stored in an airtight container, preferably in the refrigerator at 40 °C. It is also possible to store them as fresh frozen samples at -80 °C using dry ice or liquid nitrogen tanks. If you want to dive deeper into the topic, you could visit our website, where we offer human tissue samples:
centralbiohub.de/biospecimens/tissue-bank/human-tissue-samples
What else can I help you with?
Which doctor deals with tissue and biopsy samples?
pathologist
What is an unfixed tissue?
Unfixed tissue refers to biological samples that have not been treated with a fixative to preserve their cellular structure. Unfixed tissue is more prone to degradation and changes over time compared to fixed tissue. It is typically used for special analyses or research purposes that require fresh tissue samples.
How and where are samples of body fluid and tissue collected?
Samples of body fluids such as blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid are typically collected using a syringe or specific collection tubes. Tissue samples can be collected via biopsy procedures using a needle, endoscope, or surgical methods depending on the location of the tissue. These samples are then sent to the laboratory for analysis and diagnosis by trained medical professionals.
What does histologist mean?
A histologist is a scientist who specializes in the study of the microscopic structure of tissues. They use various techniques to prepare tissue samples for analysis and help diagnose diseases based on tissue samples.
How are cervical tissue samples examined for cancer?
The tissue sample will then be examined under a microscope for the presence of cancerous cells.
Am I able to find diaper samples at a drug store?
Generally speaking, you do not get diaper samples at a drug store unless perhaps and event is scheduled .
What is Wright's stain?
A chemical used to stain tissue samples for laboratory analysis.
What is the name of process of removing tissue samples from a patient for diagnostic purposes?
Biopsy
Why is freezing used for preservation of tissue samples?
Because it stops the decaying process
How to prepare FFPE samples?
FFPE (Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded) preparation includes a series of steps. First, the fresh collected tissue is immersed in a formaldehyde (formalin) solution to fix the cellular structures. This fixed tissue is then dehydrated with a series of alcohol dilutions and cleared by using a clearing agent. After that, the tissue is embedded in liquid paraffin wax. Finally, after the wax solified, the tissue wax block is sectioned into thin slices using a microtome. For further analysis, these since slices can be mounted onto a coverglass. To learn more about FFPE samples, I recommend to check out the FAQ on our website where we offer human tissue samples: centralbiohub.de/biospecimens/cancer-samples/ffpe-samples
Can sephora samples?
Yes, you can test cosmetics in the store.
For what are FFPE samples used for?
FFPE human tissue samples are used in medical and scientific research, especially histopathology, as they allow pathologists to diagnose diseases and identify abnormal cellular structures. FFPE samples are also used in immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization techniques to detect biomarkers, gene expression patterns and to locate proteins. They are also used for genomic studies, transcriptomics analysis and proteomics research. FFPE tissue samples play an important role in drug development, personalized medicine, and biomarker discovery. We offer human tissue samples on our website and gathered more information and FAQs there, feel free to dive deeper in the topic: centralbiohub.de/biospecimens/cancer-samples/ffpe-samples
