Histopathology Practical

In this practical we learned about how to identify different types of tissues depending in their structures.

Each types of tissues haver their own distinct features which can help identify what they are. In addition, knowing the structure of a healthy tissue specimen can determine weather the samples are cancerous.


Microtome

In the practical we learned how to use an instrument called a microtome.

Manual Rotary Microtome with Retraction, MR3000

  • Microtomes are precision instruments used to slice thin sections of samples for microscopic examination.

  • These tools are essential in fields such as histology, pathology, and material science, enabling the preparation of samples with exceptional accuracy and consistency.

Diagram of microtome procedure

Using the device was tricky especially collecting the wax of the sample because you have to be careful to not to break the wax along with the cut section of the specimen


Tissues

  • Lungs

  • Kidneys

  • Liver

  • Skin

  • Ovaries

  • Testes

  • Colon

  • Ileum