Biopsy imaging/holding tools

Posted by Bilal Malik on
URL: http://confocal-microscopy-list.275.s1.nabble.com/Biopsy-imaging-holding-tools-tp7580163.html

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Dear all,

 

In the process of imaging small (2-4 mm) tissue biopsies under a confocal
microscope with a water-immersion objective, we have had problems holding
the tissue sample down to avoid flotation in water. We have tried using
tweezers with a clip to hold them but are afraid that may damage the biopsy
in some instances, and is not always possible for irregular shaped samples.
Can anyone provide suggestions as to how this problem can be solved either
with a commercial or a custom method?

 

Thanks so much,

Bilal Malik