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The chapter presents a user-friendly review of the main components of a routine cryostat and their function in the preparation of frozen sections of mammalian tissue. Topics covered include sectioning hints and tips and proper methods for disinfection and cryostat maintenance.
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Hyam, P. (2010). Understanding and Maintaining the Cryostat. In: Peters, S. (eds) A Practical Guide to Frozen Section Technique. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1234-3_1
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