HistoChoice® Tissue Fixative
By Amresco
Amresco's HistoChoice® Tissue Fixative in pre-filled cups is a safe, convenient solution to on-site tissue collection and transport. The wide mouth, pre-labeled cups are ideal for use in doctors' offices, operating rooms, emergency room and outpatient clinics.
HistoChoice® Tissue Fixative directly replaces common fixatives, including formalin-based, alcohol-based, Zenker's, B5, and Bouin's fixatives. Additionally, it can also be used in sequence with other fixative. The preservative characteristics of HistoChoice® Tissue Fixative make it more effective than standard formaldehyde-based products. It yields vibrant staining characteristics and consistent results, even after long-term fixation. The versatility of HistoChoice® Tissue Fixative makes it optimal for use in histopathology, cytology, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology. It preserves tissue integrity, eliminating the need for marker recover procedures.
HistoChoice® Tissue Fixative is economical to use as it does not require additional reagents for recovery procedures as do formalin-based fixative. It also eliminates the need for expensive ventilation systems and reduces disposal costs. Compatible with manual and automated processing procedures and equipment.
- No crosslinking of tissues as with formalin-based fixatives
- Minimizes disposal and compliance costs
- Available with or without alcohol
- Safe, non-toxic fixative- contains no formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde or mercury