Specially formulated transport medium designed to preserve tissue in a viable state during transport from surgery to grossing by maintaining osmolarity and pH for 24 to 48 hours.
Benefits and Advantages
Preserves tissue integrity during transport
Prevents proteins from denaturing or crosslinking
Prevents bacterial growth
Contains a cryoprotectant to prevent ice crystal formation during rapid freezing techniques
Contains a membrane stabilizing agent to prevent lysis
No washing of specimens necessary prior to placing in fixative or rapidly freezing