tissue processing 2012
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Tissue Processing
Dr. Saket Kumar
21st August 2012
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HISTOLOGY :
It is the branch of science which deals with the gross & microscopic study of normal tissue .
HISTOPATHOLOGY :
It is the branch of science which deals with the gross & microscopic study of tissue affected by disease.
Tissue for study can be obtained from:
Biopsies
Autopsies
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HISTOTECHNIQUES:
The techniques for processing the tissues, whether biopsies, larger specimen removed at surgery, or tissues from autopsy so as to enable the pathologist to study them under the microscope.
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Protocols followed in Histotechniques ;
1. Receipt & Identification2. Labeling of the specimen with numbering 3. Fixation4. Dehydration5. Clearing6. Impregnation7. Embedding8. Section cutting9. Staining10. Mounting
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Specimen identification and labeling:
Tissue specimen received in the surgical pathology laboratory have a request form that lists the patient information and history along with a description of the site of origin.
The specimen are accessioned by giving them a number that will identify each specimen for each patient
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Fixation
It is a process in which a specimen is treated by exposing it to a fixative for a particular period of time in order to facilitate the succeeding steps.
The purpose of fixation is to preserve tissues permanently in as life-like a state as possible.
The fixative should be 15 – 20 times more in volume then the specimen.
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Aims of Fixation :
1. It should prevent autolysis & putrefaction of the cell.2. It should penetrate evenly and rapidly.3. It should harden the tissues 4. Increase the optical density5. Should not cause shrinkage or swelling of the cells6. Must not react with the receptor sites & thus must
not interefere with the staining procedure.7. It must be cheap and easily available.
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The bits should of the size of approximately 2 x 2 cm & 4- 6 micrometer in thickness for optimum fixation to take place.
These bits are then placed in metal cassettes or capsules which are then placed in the fixative.
Tiny biopsies or small specimen can be wrapped in a filter paper and then put in a cassette & fixed.
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Simple Fixatives
Formalin
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The most commonly used fixative is Formalin .
It is prepared by mixing 40 % Formaldehyde gas in 100 w/v of distilled water.
The resultant mixture is 100 % Formalin.
Routinely, 10 % formalin is used which is prepared by mixing 10 ml of 100 % formalin in 90 ml of distilled water.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: It forms cross links between amino acids of proteins
thereby making them insoluble. It fixes 4 mm thick tissue in 8 hours .
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ADVANTAGES :
1. Rapid penetration2. Easy availability & cheap3. Does not overharden the tissue 4. Fixes lipids for frozen sections 5. Ideal for mailing
DISADVANTAGES:
1. Irritant to the nose,the eyes and mucous membranes2. Formation of precipitate of paraformaldehyde which can
be prevented by adding 11- 16 % methanol.3. Formation of black formalin pigment , Acid formaldehyde
hematin.
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Other Simple Fixatives
Glutaraldehyde
Osmium Tetraoxide
Pottasium Dichromate
Mercuric Chloride
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Other Simple Fixatives (contd.)
Picric acid
Zenker's fluid
Zenker’s Formal (Helly’s Fluid)
Bouin’s Fluid
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Compound Fixatives
Microanatomical fixatives:
These are used to preserve the anatomy of the tissue.
Cytological fixatives:
These are used to fix intracellular structures.
Histochemical fixatives :
These are used to demonstrate the chemical constituents of the cell.
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Microanatomical Fixatives
• 10 % Formal saline :
It is a microanatomical fixative. Ideal for fixation of brain.
• Buffered formalin:
Due to the presence of buffer, the pH of the solution remains at neutral or near neutral.
As a result, Formalin pigment formation doesn’t take place.
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Cytological Fixatives Nuclear fixatives : Carnoy’s Fluid Clarke’s Fluid Newcomer’s Fluid Flemming’s Fluid
Cytoplasmic Fixatives : Champy’s Fluid
Regaud’s Fluid
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Histochemical Fixatives:
Formal saline
Cold acetone
Absolute alcohol
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Decalcification:
It is the process of removal of the calcium salts from the specimen.
The various agents used for decalcifying are;
• Nitric acid• Hydrochloric acid• Formic acid• Picric acid• Acetic acid• Citric acid
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Dehydration:
It is the process in which the water content in the tissue to be processed is completely reduced by passing the tissue through increasing concentrations of dehydrating agents.
The various dehydrating agents used are ;
Ethyl alcohol
Acetone
Isopropyl alcohol
Dioxane
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The duration of the procedure can be noted down as;
1. 70 % alcohol – 1 hour2. 70 % alcohol – 1 hour3. 95 % alcohol – 1 hour 4. 95 % alcohol – 1 hour5. Absolute alcohol – 1 hour6. Absolute alcohol – 1 hour7. Absolute alcohol – 1 hour
Dehydration is done so that the wax i.e Paraffin wax, which is used for impregnation, can be easily miscible as it is immiscible with water.
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CLEARING ( DEALCOHOLIZATION):
It is the procedure where in the alcohol in the tissue is replaced by a fluid which will dissolve the wax used for impregnating the tissues .
The various clearing agents used are ;
Cedar wood oil : The best agent but is expensive.
Benzene : It is carcinogenic.
Xylene : It is most commonly used.
Chloroform: Toxic and expensive.
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Impregnation:
In this the tissue is kept in a wax bath containing molten paraffin wax for 6 – 8 hours .
The wax is infiltrated in the interices of the tissue which increases the optical differentiation & hardens the tissue & helps in easy sectioning of the tissue.
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The various waxes which are used are,
1. Paraffin wax
2. Paraplast
3. Paraplast plus
4. Gelatin
5. Celloidin
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Jar containing molten paraffin wax:
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Embedding : It is done by transfering the tissue which has been
cleared of the alcohol to a mould filled with molten wax & is allowed to cool & solidify.
After solidification, a wax block is obtained which is then sectioned to obtain ribbons.
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Types of Moulds:
A. Leuckhart’s Moulds: L- shaped brass pieces which is placed in opposing
positions & can be manipulated to increase or decrease the size of the block to be prepared.
B. Glass or Metal petri dishes :
C. Watch glass D. Paper boats .
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Leuckhart’s moulds :
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Paraffin block
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Section Cutting :
It is the procedure in which the blocks which have been prepared are cut or sectioned and thin strips of varying thickness are prepared.
The instrument by which this is done is called as a Microtome.
TYPES OF MICROTOMES:
• Sliding • Rotary • Rocking• Freezing• Base sledge
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Rotary Microtome:
It is the most commonly used.
Also known as Minnot’s Rotary microtome.
In this the Block holder moves up and down while the knife remains fixed.
It is suitable for cutting of small tissues & serial sections can be taken on it.
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Parts of a Microtome ( Rotary ) :
A. Block holder
B. Knife clamp screws
C. Knife clamps
D. Block adjustment
E. Thickness gauge
F. Angle of tilt adjustment
G. Operating handle.
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Tissue floatation bath:
It is a thermostatically controlled water bath with the inside coloured black.
It is maintained at a temperature maintained 5 – 6 degree below the melting point of paraffin wax.
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Electronic tissue floatation bath:
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Staining :
Staining of the section is done to bring out the particular details in the tissue under study .
The most commonly used stain in routine practice is Haematoxylin & eosin stain.
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Procedure :1. Deparaffinization with xylene.2. Hydration3. Wash under water4. Stain with Haematoxylin for 15 min5. Wash with water6. Differentiate with 1 % acid alcohol7. Wash with water for 10 min8. Stain with 1% Eosin for 2 min9. Wash with water.10. Dehydration11. Clearing with xylene12. Dry13. Mount
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Result :
The nucleus stains Blue
The cytoplasm stains pink.
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Mounting:
Adhesives used for fixing the sections on the slides :
Albumin solution ( Mayor’s egg albumin)
Starch paste
Gelatin
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Mountants :
DPX ( Distrene Dibutyl phthalate Xylene ).
Canada Balsam
Colophonium resin
Terpene resin
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Automation: Automated tissue processor: All the before mentioned procedures upto the
impregnation step can be done automatically in a single, unmanned instrument , which is the Automated Tissue processor.
Advantages :
It provides constant agitation during every step which ensures better fixation & processing.
It reduces the work load & in turns improves the overall output of the laboratory.
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Automatic stainer:
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Automatic stainer
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References:Textbook of Medical Laboratory
Technology. – Ramnik Sood.Histotechnology and
Cytotechnology- Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
www.en.wikipedia.orghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Emphysema_H_and_E.jpg
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