Tissue Flotation Bath

Our tissue flotation bath is a specialized laboratory device designed to aid in the preparation of thin, uniform sections of biological tissues for microscopic examination. It consists of a temperature-controlled water bath with precise temperature regulation, typically ranging from 35 to 75 degrees Celsius, and a heated paraffin wax or glycerin chamber. Tissue samples are placed in molds or cassettes, embedded in a support medium (often paraffin wax), and then floated on the surface of the warm liquid within the bath. This process helps to infiltrate and embed the tissue evenly in the embedding medium while maintaining the tissue's natural orientation. Subsequently, the embedded tissues can be sliced into thin sections using a microtome for histological analysis. Tissue flotation baths are essential tools in pathology and histology laboratories, as they ensure that tissue sections are prepared with high precision, enabling accurate diagnoses and research in medical and life sciences.