RMBF - Leica CM1950 Cryostat

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
ASU Unit
Knowledge Enterprise
Rates
Service ASU rate Nonprofit/other academic rate Notes
Unassisted use $10/hr $15/hr Additional charge for supplementary supplies. 
Service Request $7/slide $18/slide Processed by staff.
Technical assistance $50/hour $75/hour  
Materials: high profile blades     $4/blade $4/blade  
Materials: low profile blades $4/blade     $4/blade  
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: 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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Leica CM1950 Cryostat
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