[Histonet] Metal embedding molds-large

[Diane Satterfield]

We are using large metal molds to embed mouse brains.  We are having a hard time getting to block out of the molds, the paraffin blocks are sticking.  Sometimes they are coming out cracked.  Sometimes the cassette comes off the paraffin block.  Any idea why this is happening? Any advice on how to fix this problem?


Diane L. Satterfield, BS
Manager Brain Tumor BioRepository
Research Program Leader
Duke University Medical Center
Brain Tumor Center Biorepository and Database

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