Does anyone know of a protocol for preparing blood clots for histology?

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Wolfgang H. Muss

Dear Hazel,

there might be other methods for preparing blood clots too, but as a quick shot I would like to provide one article (Fibrin clot formation for SEM, 2010), see attached pdf. Perhaps this is helpful, best regards, Wolfgang

H. Elyse Ireland

Dear Wolfgang,

Thanks very much for your reply and the article. Hopefully it will help!

Kind Regards,

Hazel

You're welcome, dear Hazel,

Regards, Wolfgang