Re: Biopsy imaging/holding tools
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Hi Bilal;
Here's what we use...
https://www.warneronline.com/product_info.cfm?id=80&alpha=a&name=Slice%20Anchor%20Kits%20and%20Hold-Downs%20%28Harps%29Old-school types use nylon stockings pulled over a small metal frame, then pull out selected fibers until you get the density you need to hold down your sample.
Kathy
Kathryn R. Spencer, PhD
The Scripps Research Institute
10550 N. Torrey Pines Road, DNC 210
La Jolla, CA 92037
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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