Floatation Baths

Labec floatation baths are manufactured for a wide range of tissue preparation purposes: pathological, clinical, histological, bacteriological and chemical. Our laboratory floatation bath is constructed of high-quality stainless steel for temperatures up to 65°C and our tissue floatation bath has an analogue dial control to set the temperature within the range of ambient +5°C to 60°C.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is a laboratory flotation bath?

A laboratory flotation bath is a heated container filled with water that helps prepare tissue samples for examination with a microscope. They are designed to prevent wrinkling and distortion when preparing paraffin-embedded tissue sections.

How is a flotation bath used in histology and pathology laboratories?

A flotation bath is an important step between cutting the paraffin sections and placing them on glass slides. The flotation bath relaxes and smooths out the tissue before being placed on a slide.

What is the function of a tissue flotation bath?

The tissue flotation bath allows for easier manipulation of the delicate tissue sections. The heat helps the thin tissue sections unfold and flatten because wrinkled or folded sections aren’t suitable for microscopic analysis.

What is the temperature of a floating bath in histopathology?

Floating baths are heated to 5-10°C below the melting point of paraffin, and the water bath is usually kept at 40-50°C. Our flotation bath can be kept at up to 70°C.