Everything you need to reveal what’s hiding in your tissue sample

Being able to properly detect structures within a tissue sample is critical to proper diagnosis. Improvements in histological procedures continue to be developed enabling recognition of cellular details previously masked or destroyed. Merck Millipore strives to keep you at the forefront of histological research with a collection of products to support your success. Our new histology brochure contains lots of information to help you choose the right product for your application. Descriptions of histological processes complete with procedures and troubleshooting tips make this brochure a valuable resource. Advice on product selection guides your choice of the best product for your tissue specimen. Helping you achieve definitive results you can rely on.

Take a look at what’s inside:

Fixatives – the first step
Fixatives are used to Interrupt metabolic function, preserve structures and prevent decay in tissue samples. Although vital as a first step in the histology process, they can change the native state of the tissue. Knowing what changes to expect when using each type of fixative is essential to accurate structural identification. You can find detailed descriptions of how different fixatives function along with guidance on which to choose for your tissue specimen.

Solutions for fast, reliable decalcification
Whether bone or other hard tissue, when you need to decalcify your tissue sample, while preserving cell and antigen structures, choose Osteomoll^® or Osteosoft^®

Histoprocessing Reagents & Solvents – the workhorses behind your successful results
The right paraffin helps ensure your tissue sections turn out perfectly, but which one should you use? Find out which paraffin type is optimal for each tissue type and see the difference it can make.
After embedding your tissue in paraffin, you’re ready to process it. Rinsing, staining, dehydrating, rehydrating, deparaffination, clarification, mounting; we have a solvent for every purpose. They’re arranged according to process with tips included to help guide your choice.

Stains & Dyes – bring hidden structures into plain view
From ready to use solutions to complete kits, our huge offering of stains & dyes clearly reveal the structures in your tissue specimen. Function and usage of each stain and dye are explained along with photos of expected results. Staining kits also include detailed instructions and trouble-shooting guides to simplify complicated techniques resulting in definitive results you can trust.

More than a product listing, it’s a histology resource. Request/download your copy now and see the difference it can make in your work.