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Description
- Phosphate-free
- Use for storage of all tissue types
- Stores specimens without excessive shrinking or hardening
- Available premixed, ready-to-use, or in economical concentrate
- Concentrate is not affected by freezing, reduces shelf space, and is less expensive to ship
- Pre-filled, leak-resistant cups are available
Specifications
Specifications
| Capacity | 90 mL Specimen Container filled to 45 mL |
| Packaging Type | 125/Cs. |
| Product Type | Formalin |
| Quantity | 90 mL |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Aldehyde-based fixatives (e.g., formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde) crosslink various cellular components, which helps retain proteins and cell morphology, but some antigens can be masked by the crosslinking, requiring antigen retrieval methods to unmask the antigen binding sites. Also, aldehyde-based fixation requires permeabilization to allow entry of antibodies. Organic solvents such as methanol and acetone condense proteins and permeabilize the cells, but cell morphology can be compromised. Surface antigens can be labeled without fixation.
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