Spread prep.
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 10:20 pm
I purchased a set of old histology slides (they are in a bakelite box). They were from a medical school and seem to be of very good quality. One of the slides is labeled: "Mesentery Spread Prep."
I can't find much on the internet on a "spread" prep.
The slide itself is a single layer of tissue which in one place looks like it is stretched (spread?) between a microscope umbrella rod.
I am wondering what they used for the rod and if this technique is ever used anymore.
The area where the connective tissue is stretched gives a MUCH better image of the structure than where it isn't.
Has anyone got any information on this technique?
Thanks
Neal
I can't find much on the internet on a "spread" prep.
The slide itself is a single layer of tissue which in one place looks like it is stretched (spread?) between a microscope umbrella rod.
I am wondering what they used for the rod and if this technique is ever used anymore.
The area where the connective tissue is stretched gives a MUCH better image of the structure than where it isn't.
Has anyone got any information on this technique?
Thanks
Neal