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COLLODIONIZATION OF SECTIONS
PROCEDURE:
1. Deparaffinize in xylene.
2. Dehydrate thru absolute alcohol.
3. Dip individual slides in Coplin jar containing dilute
ether alcohol solution.
4. Dip in dilute ether solution of celloidin (thin
celloidin).
5. Hold slide on one end for ½ to 1 minute to drain
or until the section begins to whiten around the
edges.
6. Wipe off the back of the slide and place in 80%
alcohol for 3-5 minutes to harden the celloidin.
7. Stain as desired.