MICROTOME SECTIONABLE GEL SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND METHODS

摘要

A sectionable tissue sample support structure (12) including a gel compound formed into a self supporting geometric shape for retention and orientation of at least one tissue sample (16) during a histopathology process including processing, embedding and microtome slicing of the tissue sample (1 6). A method of orienting, processing, embedding and microtome slicing a tissue sample (16) using a gel compound preformed into a self supporting geometric shape (12). A combination including the sectionable tissue sample support structure (12) and a package (40, 42) containing the sectionable tissue sample support structure (12).