MicroFlow BASIC-R, Fixed Blood Kit

Send rat fixed blood samples to Litron for analysis of micronuclei by flow cytometry

Each MicroFlow BASIC-R, Fixed Blood kit contains all of the quality-assured supplies & reagents to collect, fix and ship 60 rat blood samples. Flow cytometric analysis performed at Litron Laboratories.

Product ID: BASIC-R, Fixed Blood

Would you like to add mutation data to your study?

Click here for the MutaFlow BASIC-25R kit.

Would you like to send whole blood samples instead of fixed blood?

Click here for the BASIC-R, Whole Blood Kit.

Reminder: we support other species, including mouse.

Click here for the BASIC-M, Fixed Blood kit.

Technical Specifications

Size of Kit

60 rat fixed blood samples

Shipping Conditions of the Kit

  • Ambient

Storage Conditions of Kit Components

  • Freezer (-20 °C)
  • Refrigerator (4 °C)
  • Ambient

What's Included in the Kit

  • Anticoagulant/Diluent
    Dilutes blood and prevents clotting
  • Long-Term Storage Solution (LTSS)
    Stabilizes fixed samples
  • Buffer Solution
    To wash fixed cells for transfer into LTSS
  • Cryovials and Storage Box
    For storing and shipping samples
  • Vacuum-Insulated Shipping Container
    For sample shipment
  • Ice Packs
    For sample shipment

Additional Materials Required

  • Blood collection supplies
  • Fixative (methanol)
  • Freezer (-80 °C), freezer (-20 °C), and refrigerator (4 °C)
  • Centrifuge and other general lab supplies

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