Description
Leica CM1950 cryostat has a precise microtome object feed mechanism for high-quality sections, CryoZone system for optimal sectioning conditions and a UVC disinfection and AgProtect for operator safety.
Techniques
- Frozen sample sectioning for fixed or flash frozen tissue
Rates
| Service or material | ASU rate | Nonprofit or academic rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unassisted use | $5/hour | $9/hour | Processed by user. Additional charge for supplementary supplies. |
| Basic technical assistance | $18/hour | $25/hour | Assistance by staff. |
| Advanced technical assistance | $53/hour | $110/hour | Assistance by staff. |
| Materials: high profile blades | $4/blade | $4/blade | $180/box |
| Materials: low profile blades | $4/blade | $4/blade | $180/box |
| Materials: electro-statically charged glass slides | $35/box | $35/box | Positively charged slides used in immunohistochemistry and cytology. Electrostatic positive charging allows for better adherence of samples to the slide. A box includes 72 slides measuring 3” x 1”. |
| Materials: Histology cassettes | $3.00/set | $3.00/set | A set includes 10 cassettes. |
| Materials: square plastic molds | $15/set | $15/set | A set includes 10 molds. Plastic molds can be used for either wax embedding of samples or cryofreezing. |
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