Great Formalin Free Tissue Fixative

Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Physiology and Biophysics
Graduate student

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Company:

Amresco

Product Name:

HistoChoice Tissue Fixative

Catalog Number:

H104-750ML

This formalin free fixative results in better histology images and is much safer and environmentally friendly.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Histology

Starting Material

Fresh mouse skin tissue (although we have done pig skin as well)

Protocol Overview

Mix component A and B. Submerge sample in volume required and fix overnight. Proceed with embedding, sectioning and staining of sample as normal.

Tips

Thicker tissues may need to be fixed for a longer period of time

Results Summary

When compared to standard formalin fixation, we obtained better images using this product

DOI or PMID #

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Summary

The Good

Environmentally friendly and better fixation

The Bad

More expensive than formalin

The Bottom Line

Really worth it, stain quality and images are much better than when using formalin fixative.

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