Frozen Section Platform

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This platform is specifically designed for use during frozen section procedures in surgery. It securely holds a small piece of tissue while it's being sliced into thin sections (5-7 microns) and stained for examination by a pathologist. Immediate evaluation can impact the surgical procedure. As a researcher, I found myself short on clean FS holders, so I created my own customizable design with various shapes and lengths to accommodate different tissue sectioning needs. I also experimented with covering one surface in metallic paint, but saw no difference in performance. My design was created using trueSpace software and printed on an Up!3D printer with Octave ABS material, fine print quality, and a 2-layer raft for optimal stability. To ensure you have enough holders for your needs, simply download and print as many as required.