title: Resin-slide for X-ray analysis of inorganic deposits on paraffin sections in the scanning electron microscope.
abstract: A preparation method for x-ray analysis of inorganic deposits on paraffin sections is described. It involves the use of resin-slides for mounting paraffin sections which are then dewaxed, carboncoated and examined in the SEM. The resin support, being much cheaper than the carbon planchet and having a perfectly flat surface, facilitates the adhesion of paraffin sections to it, and slides can be stored desiccated for retrospective study. The method also permits direct examination of sections under a light microscope to locate areas of interest. It is simple and useful for the analysis of inorganic inclusions in biological samples.
mesh_terms: D004602:Elements / Q000032:analysis*; D006652:Histological Techniques; D006801:Humans; D002479:Inclusion Bodies / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D007854:Lead / Q000032:analysis; D008628:Mercury / Q000032:analysis; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000473:pathology; D010232:Paraffin; D012116:Resins, Plant; D013057:Spectrum Analysis
chemical_list: D004602:Elements; D012116:Resins, Plant; D007854:Lead; D010232:Paraffin; D008628:Mercury