Abstract: An apparatus and method for the recovery of small plastic tissue sections described. A container having parallel sides is rotatably supported on its ends. Slides are placed in the container at an angle. The container is filled with a liquid and the histologic specimens are floated on the liquid within the receptacle. The container is then tilted so that the slides are horizontal and the sections are floating over the slides. A valve allows release of the liquid from the container into a trough. When the water level falls just below the level of the slides the valve is closed and the slides are removed for further processing.

Abstract: A decalcification cabinet is provided for decalcifying osseous and dental terial. The cabinet includes drawers in which the specimens are held and includes numerous holes in these drawers and in the sides and base to permit substantially free flow of a decalcifying liquid. The edges of the top of the cabinet extend laterally outwards from the cabinet sides so as to enable the cabinet to be suspended in a container of decalcifying solution. The cabinet top provides a closure to prevent the escape of fumes and the cabinet is suspended such that a stirring magnet, for stirring the solution, can be positioned directly under the base of the cabinet.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the recovery of small plastic tissue sections described. A container having parallel sides is rotatably supported on its ends. Slides are placed in the container at an angle. The container is filled with a liquid and the histologic specimens are floated on the liquid within the receptacle. The container is then tilted so that the slides are horizontal and the sections are floating over the slides. A valve allows release of the liquid from the container into a trough. When the water level falls just below the level of the slides the valve is closed and the slides are removed from further processing.