--- title: A Comprehensive Guide to Cryostat Machines and Cryosectioning ---   ![LabX Logo\_White\_NoSubText\_1](https://go.labx.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LX_Email%20Templates/LabX%20Logo_White_NoSubText_1.png?width=213&name=LabX%20Logo_White_NoSubText_1.png) A Comprehensive Guide to Cryostat Machines and Cryosectioning ![RWD Life Sciences](https://go.labx.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024-12-16_10-36-25-1.jpeg?width=644&height=350&name=2024-12-16_10-36-25-1.jpeg "RWD Life Sciences") An Essential Resource for Researchers, Clinicians, and Laboratory Staff Cryostat instruments are critical tools for sectioning tissue samples into slices for pathological evaluation. The ability to rapidly freeze and section animal, plant, or human body tissue samples requires both capable instruments and precision operation. Understanding the proper operation, defining best practices, and learning to successfully troubleshoot can be vital to maximizing cryostat performance. Identifying key features to look for when purchasing a cryostat can be essential when equipping your lab with the right tools. This Guide offers a comprehensive view of cryostat and cryosectioning processes. Topics include: - The working principles of cryostats - Protocols for immunohistochemical experiments - Best practices for different types of tissue frozen sectioning - Precautions before, during, and after cryosectioning - Cryostat troubleshooting - Eight tips for choosing the right cryostat machine     ![LOGO (1)](https://go.labx.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LOGO%20(1).png?width=232&height=130&name=LOGO%20(1).png)     download this free resource guide to learn more ![RWD - cover image](https://go.labx.com/hubfs/RWD%20-%20cover%20image.jpg "RWD - cover image")     ## LabXneeds the contact information you provide to us to contact you about our products and services. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time. For information on how to unsubscribe, as well as our privacy practices and commitment to protecting your privacy, check out our [Privacy Policy](https://www.labx.com/v2/aboutlabx/faq_popup.cfm?faqid=1058).   ![](https://go.labx.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/LX/Logos-and-Buttons/LabX%20Logo%20New_white.png?width=180&name=LabX%20Logo%20New_white.png)   LabX.com c/o LabX Media Group 334 King Street, Unit 2, Midland, Ontario, Canada, L4R 3M8 Toll-Free: 888.781.0328 | Phone: 705.528.6888 Email: [privacy@labx.com](mailto:privacy@labx.com) Copyright © 1995-2023 [LabX.com](http://www.labx.com/) All Rights Reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. Use of this website constitutes acceptance of the [LabX User Agreement](https://www.labx.com/cms/terms-conditions).