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Method for histology specimen labelling

US4276253A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 1979
Grant dateJun 30, 1981
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Expiry dateApr 20, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/22
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for labelling a histological specimen, wherein such specimen is embedded in a paraffin block along with an integral set of supported elongated elements identifying such specimen for subsequent sectioning on a microtome. The identification elements are sectioned concurrently with the specimen, so as to form an integral part of the section.

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