Paintbrush Technique in Cryosectioning

Paintbrush Technique in Cryosectioning. A small round-tip camel hair paintbrush is used to initiate the cutting of the tissue section onto the knife edge (A). The brush holds the tissue and guides it during cutting, thereby straightening wrinkles and preventing folds (B). A warmed slide attracts the frozen section, ensuring it adheres properly to the slide (C). Contributed by A Wong, DO

From: Mohs Micrographic Surgery Section of Specimens Using Cryostat, Stain, and Immunostain

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