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Laboratory Reagents Required in Preparation of Permanent Slides

In this article we will discuss about the six important laboratory reagents required in preparation of permanent slides. The laboratory reagents are: 1. Fixing and Killing Agents 90% Alcohol 2. Stains 3. Alcoholic Grades 4. Physiological Salines 5. Mayer's Albumens 6. Preservatives. 1. Fixing and Killing Agents 90% Alcohol: 70% alcohol: 74 mL. Distilled water: 26 mL. Acetic acid: Acetic [...]

By Sarita M|2016-07-30T19:04:58+00:00July 30, 2016|Laboratory|Comments Off

6 Main Steps to Prepare Permanent Slides for Animals

The following points highlight the six main steps to prepare permanent slides for animals. The steps are: 1. Killing 2. Fixing and hardening 3. Staining 4. Dehydration 5. Clearing 6. Mounting. Step # 1. Killing: It is the first step in the preparation of permanent mounts and is of prime importance. By Killing we mean the instantaneous stoppage of all [...]

By Sarita M|2016-07-30T19:04:58+00:00July 30, 2016|Laboratory|Comments Off