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
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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

Resources

Publications Q & A Support

Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual - MicroFlow BASIC Mouse and Rat Fixed Blood

On-Demand Videos

LEARN 101 In Vivo MicroFlow

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) - MicroFlow BASIC Mouse or Rat Fixed Blood

Sample Submission Form

Sample Submission Form (MicroFlow only)

Study Phase Plan

Study Phase Plan M56MFv16 - Rat Fixed Blood

Training Videos (Password Required)

Fixing Washing out of Fixative

Product Sheets

About Litron The Power of Integration In Vivo MicroFlow Analysis Advantages of Flow Cytometry

Alternative Fixing Procedure

Alternate Dry Ice Fixing Procedure for In Vivo MicroFlow Kits