Sectioning

Cryostat Section:

Frozen tissue will be cut with a cryostat. Sections will either be mounted directly on microscope slides or collected in our unique section cryoprotection solution (cf. Products, Cat. #NDT301). All sections will be stored at -20°C.

Option 1:

• Thickness (µm): 22-60
• Size (cm): < 2.5

Option 2:

• Thickness (µm): 6-20
• Size (cm): < 2.5

Option 3

• Thickness (µm): 22-60
• Size (cm): 2.5-6.0

Option4:

• Thickness (µm): 6-20
• Size (cm): 2.5-6.0

Remarks:

• A quotation is required before placing an order.
• The investigator may choose the type of slides for a particular purpose.

Paraffin Section:

Paraffin-embedded tissue will be cut with a rotary microtome and mounted on Fisherbrand Superfrost^® or ProbeOn™ microscope slides. All sections will be stored at 4°C.

Option 1:

• Thickness: > 10µm
• Size: < 2.5cm

Option 2:

• Thickness: < 10µm
• Size: < 2.5cm

Option 3:

• Thickness: > 10µm
• Size: 2.5-6.0cm

Option 4:

• Thickness: < 10µm
• Size: 2.5-6.0cm

Remarks:

• A quotation is required before placing an order.
• The investigator may choose the type of slides for a particular purpose.

Vibratome® Section:

Please contact us for more information.

Terms and Conditions

• For quality assurance of our service, it is recommended that you discuss with us for preferred perfusion protocol and histology and/or immunolabeling protocols.
• It is suggested that you use Gel-coated microscopic slides for tissue mounting and 0.17um-thick coverslips.
• A 15% of the fee will be due upon authorization of the study; and the remaining fee will be due upon delivery of study results.
• Progress of the service is contingent upon staining quality of tissues, operated by the independent contractor.
• Should early termination occur, Neurodigitech will prorate the cost incurred and invoice the Sponsor. The first portion of the fee is non-refundable.