Vetlab’s pre-filled histology biopsy pots are made from impact-resistant polypropylene, giving you a safe and convenient solution for preserving and transporting critical tissue samples.
Because tissue samples begin to deteriorate as soon as they’re separated from their blood supply, it’s vital that fixation and preservation of internal microscopic structures happen immediately after the sample is removed, whatever its size.
Our histology containers are easy to open, seal and label even with wet, gloved hands. Vetlab’s range of wide-mouthed pre-filled histology specimen containers maintains your tissue samples in the best possible condition; physically, chemically and biologically ready for laboratory examination.
Fixing and Preserving Samples for the Best Results
Fixing and preserving your tissue samples in pre-filled histology pots with a 10% neutral buffered formaldehyde solution is the safe and sure way to stabilise key cellular structures for subsequent processing, embedding, sectioning and staining ready for microscopic investigation.
The accuracy and reliability of the laboratory examination depend on successful fixation and preservation. For best results, this must be accomplished as soon as possible after the sample is taken. An efficient fixative conserves the sample by stabilising proteins and other biological components, as well as protecting the sample from swelling or shrinking due to excessive gain or loss of water.
Ideally, the fixative also needs to prevent enzymes released by the lysis of damaged and dying tissue from further degrading cellular structures, and inhibit the formation of darkly coloured pigments that might obscure microscopic examination.
pH Neutral Phosphate Buffer-10%
Offering a safe and economic approach to handling the toxic nature of formalin and its limited shelf life, Vetlab’s range of 20ml, 60ml, 90ml and 120ml pre-filled histology pots contains a 10% pH neutral phosphate buffer with a shelf-life of 2-3 years. Osmotically balanced to prevent cell lysis, the buffered solution reduces sample distortion and counters the build-up of coloured pigments, assuring the user of an optimal sample ready for a wide range of veterinary, laboratory and microscopy applications.
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Dear Customer,
we would like to provide an update regarding ongoing market cost trends and their impact on our pricing.
Global market conditions have continued to drive sustained increases in direct costs, significantly affecting the entire supply chain. As a lot of the products supplied by Vetlab Supplies Ltd are polymer-based plastics derived from oil, fluctuations in oil prices and associated raw material costs have had a direct and considerable impact on production costs.
We have continued to make every effort to absorb these increases and minimise their effect on our customers, however, due to the ongoing nature of these issues, we have no option other than to implement an adjustment to our pricing & discounts on affected products from immediate effect.
Please note this will not apply to existing stock & will only be applied to new stock received at the increased price.
We would also like to emphasise that we will continue to closely monitor raw material and market cost developments. Should conditions improve, we will review our pricing accordingly and consider potential adjustments, including reductions where possible.
