Sample Paths

There are X general paths that can be followed for light microscopic analysis.

1] Fresh Material is sampled directly

2] Material is Fixed & preserved in aqueous Formaldehyde

3] Material is Fixed & preserved in aqueous FAA (Formaldehyde, Acetic Acid & Alcohol)

4] Material is Fixed and preserved for Electron Microscopy. This usually involves the use of Formaldehyde & Glutaraldehyde followed by an Osmium treatment plus copious rinsing.