An accurate block-trimming device for ultramicrotomy of selected cells.
A small instrument is described which is operated on the stage of a light microscope to trim resin-embedded specimens to precise levels for subsequent ultramicrotomy and to cut thin pilot sections for light microscopy. The operating procedure and examples of results are given.
D008853:Microscopy; D008867:Microtomy / Q000379:methods*; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000295:instrumentation