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MicroFlowBASIC Kits (in vivo)
The Litron Advantage
is delivered with every kit:
| Faster
Results |
Obtain results from scoring a complete Micronucleus Test in just one day. This is many times faster than
the three to six weeks necessary for traditional microscopic
methods. |
| More
Data |
With the use of a flow cytometer, the MicroFlow process allows a researcher to score samples within a population of 20,000
reticulocytes, versus only 2,000 using traditional microscopic
methods. This not only provides much tighter standard deviations,
but also more objective data. |
| Greater
Confidence |
MicroFlow data is accepted by the US FDA for the mouse micronucleus assay, a test required by regulatory agencies. Additionally, this method addresses
all recommendations made by the International Workshop
on Genotoxicity Test Procedures (IWGTP). Additionally, the most
current Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development
(OECD) guidelines regarding micronucleus testing, Guideline
474, indicates that flow cytometry is an acceptable alternative
to microscopic evaluation. Litron developed this patented process
and routinely analyzes samples from MicroFlowBASIC kits, so you can feel confident using this proven method. |
In Vivo MicroFlow kits contain all of
the quality-assured supplies and reagents for you to collect and fix samples. Kits are available for use with a wide range of species, from mouse and rat up to human. Here's what you get, what it does and how your research
is improved using MicroFlowBASIC Kits:
| Feature |
Function |
Benefit |
| Solution
A (fixative) |
Fixes blood cells prior to evaluation by flow cytometry. |
Cells can
be maintained for months or years at -85 °C. This gives researchers the ability to
accumulate samples over time, then analyze multiple time points at once. |
| Solution
B (anticoagulant) |
Prevents blood cells from clotting before fixation. |
Allows samples to be fixed up to 6 hours after collection. |
VWR
15ml conical
polypropylene tubes |
Stores
and protects fixed blood samples. |
These
tubes are capable of being capped tightly to reduce diffusion
of CO2 into samples. (Note: Other tubes have not
been shown to perform adequately.) |
| Shipping container |
Keeps samples cold during shipping. |
This kit-supplied container is designed to ensure that fixed
samples on dry ice will remain sufficiently cold for 48 to 72
hours. |
| Large
plastic bags |
Protects fixed blood samples. |
Provides additional protection against CO2 diffusion into fixed samples during shipment. |
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