Specimen slicing equipment and auxiliary equipment

A specimen slicing guide (20) is provided for assisting in slicing a specimen (300) taken from a human or an animal. The specimen slicing guide includes a base (30) extending in a direction having a horizontal component. A plurality of needles (50) extend from the base with gaps provided between the needles in the extension direction of the base. The needles extend at least substantially parallel to each other and at least substantially perpendicular to the horizontal component of base. A needle spacer (60) has a plurality of holes (61) and the plurality of needles are respectively disposed in the plurality of holes. The needle spacer is adapted to press against the specimen and to move relative to the base.