A new device and method for rapid processing of cytologic smears, histologic sections and cell cultures for electron microscopy
Federman, Q.; Vallespir, S.
Acta Cytologica 28(4): 509-513
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5547 PMID: 6087591 Document Number: 233444
A device and technique are described by means of which samples may be selectively lifted from flat surfaces, such as microscope slides or coverslips, and processed for examination with the EM. The device consists of a spring clamp that holds the narrow end of an open-tipped, conical B.E.E.M. [Better Equipment for Electron Microscopy, Inc.] or similar capsule sealed against the surface from which the sample of interest is to be removed. All processing of the sample for EM can take place within the capsule. When completed, the capsule filled with solidified resin is removed with the area of interest of the sample embedded in its tip.