Storage environment of tissue embedding reagents


Release time:

Dec 09,2024

The importance of tissue embedding reagents for medical and biological research is self-evident, and ensuring that they are in a suitable storage environment is the key to ensuring their performance and quality.

Storage environment of tissue embedding reagents

The importance of tissue embedding reagents for medical and biological research is self-evident, and ensuring that they are in a suitable storage environment is the key to ensuring their performance and quality.

Tissue embedding reagents usually need to be stored under specific temperature and humidity conditions. Generally speaking, the more suitable temperature is relatively stable and low, avoiding excessively high temperatures that cause the reagents to deteriorate or change in properties. Many embedding reagents need to be stored in a cool and dry place to prevent temperature fluctuations from having adverse effects on them.

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Humidity control is also very important. Excessive humidity may cause the reagents to become damp, affecting their performance or even causing them to fail. Therefore, the storage environment should be kept as dry as possible, which can be achieved by using desiccants or equipment that controls indoor humidity.

At the same time, light is also a factor that needs attention. Some embedding reagents may be sensitive to light, and long-term exposure to strong light may cause degradation or other changes. Therefore, they should be placed in a light-proof place, such as a cabinet or box.

The place where tissue embedding reagents are stored should also be kept clean and dust-free. Impurities such as dust may contaminate the reagents, thereby affecting the experimental results. In addition, good ventilation is also necessary to ensure fresh air and avoid the accumulation of harmful gases that may damage the reagents.

In order to ensure that the reagents are always in good storage condition, the storage environment should also be checked and maintained regularly. Check whether the temperature and humidity meet the requirements, whether the reagent packaging is intact, etc.

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