Leica Biosystems ASP200 S - Manual (Page 86)

86 Instructions for Use V 1.4, RevE – 03/2013
Appendix 1
Notes on Specimen Preparation
• Cut the tissue samples that are to be embedded to a size that fits the type of tissue and
embedding cassette being used.
• Use a sharp and clean knife in order to prevent the transmission of contaminants and to
avoid damaging the tissue samples.
Leica recommends:
• Using sponges to affix small tissue samples for processing or packing them in filter
paper.
• Packing small biopsies into Leica CellSafe biopsy capsules, biopsy sponges or biopsy
bags.
Insufficiently prepared specimens can lead to the intrusion of artifacts into important
instrument components and thus cause damage.