Can tumor tissue cuts be stored for a long time after fixation in 4% paraformaldehyde fixative at room temperature?
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Can tumor tissue cuts be stored for a long time after fixation in 4% paraformaldehyde fixative at room temperature?
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Can tumor tissue cuts be stored for a long time after fixation in 4% paraformaldehyde fixative at room temperature?
Typically, after fixation in 4% paraformaldehyde, tumor tissue sections can be stored at room temperature for several weeks to months. For long-term storage, it is better practice to transfer the fixed tissue samples to a liquid containing a buffer such as PBS and store them in a refrigerator at 4 degrees Celsius to ensure their stability and suitability.
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Aladdin Scientific. "Can tumor tissue cuts be stored for a long time after fixation in 4% paraformaldehyde fixative at room temperature?" Aladdin Knowledge Base, updated Aug 28, 2024. https://www.aladdinsci.com/us_en/faqs/can-tumor-tissue-cuts-be-stored-for-a-long-time-after-fixation-en.html
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