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    FFPE Tissue Curl Sectioning
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    FFPE Tissue Curl Sectioning

    Lady Davis Institute
    Core facility
    Jewish General Hospital

    This service focuses on generating Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) tissue curls, also known as shavings or scrolls. During this process, the paraffin-embedded tissue block is sliced into ultra-thin sections (typically 10 microns, but adjustable based on requirements) using a microtome. These thin, curled shavings are collected and are particularly valuable for downstream molecular analyses, such as DNA or RNA extraction, as they provide a convenient format for isolating nucleic acids from archived tissue samples. The process is meticulously performed to prevent cross-contamination, often involving cleaning of equipment and changing blades between samples.

    The George and Olga Minarik Research Pathology Facility

    The George and Olga Minarik Research Pathology Facility

    Lady Davis Institute

    Research lab focused on advancing scientific knowledge and innovation.

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    Naciba Benlimame

    ServiceAvailable

    FFPE Tissue Curl Sectioning

    Lady Davis Institute
    Core facility
    Jewish General Hospital

    This service focuses on generating Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) tissue curls, also known as shavings or scrolls. During this process, the paraffin-embedded tissue block is sliced into ultra-thin sections (typically 10 microns, but adjustable based on requirements) using a microtome. These thin, curled shavings are collected and are particularly valuable for downstream molecular analyses, such as DNA or RNA extraction, as they provide a convenient format for isolating nucleic acids from archived tissue samples. The process is meticulously performed to prevent cross-contamination, often involving cleaning of equipment and changing blades between samples.

    FFPE Tissue Curl Sectioning
    The George and Olga Minarik Research Pathology Facility

    The George and Olga Minarik Research Pathology Facility

    Lady Davis Institute

    Research lab focused on advancing scientific knowledge and innovation.

    NB

    Naciba Benlimame

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