Emma,
            would you provide us with some details of the types of tissue
that you are processing, approximate numbers, and any time constraints?
Thanks
Barry

Emma Carter wrote:

> We have a very small histology unit (ie me) and are trying to bring all
> our services inhouse.
>
> The very small number of paraffin samples means that we are going to
> process and embed by hand.
> Most textbooks and webpages i have seen assume automation, and it has
> been a very very long time since i have done it...
>
> Can anyone provide me with some tips, (and even a protocol?) so that i
> might make the best job. I realise that it is unlikely that they will be
> as good as an automated system, but obviously i want it to be the best i
> can...
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Emma Carter
> Oxford BioMedica (UK) Ltd.