The only advantage that I have found to using High prof. is that they're a
little more stable, specially when cutting decaled specimens.  For
everything else I prefer low.
 
Juan C. Gutierrez, HT(ASCP) 
Histology Supervisor 
Christus Santa Rosa Healthcare 
(210)704-2533 
Juan_Gutierrez@srhc.iwhs.org 

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From: Histolady710@aol.com [mailto:Histolady710@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2003 4:31 PM
To: HISTONET@pathology.swmed.edu
Subject: Microtome Blades


What are the advantages & disadvantages in high profile vs. low profile.

Thanks,
Dianne