National Diagnostics Hydromount: High-Performance Aqueous Preservation for Sensitive Samples
National Diagnostics Hydromount is a premier water-based mounting medium, specifically engineered for specimens that must remain in an aqueous environment to preserve their structural and chemical integrity. It is the professional choice for mounting tissue sections where dehydration in alcohol or clearing in organic solvents would compromise the results, such as in frozen section analysis, amyloid staining, and immunofluorescence. By eliminating the need for harsh solvent transitions, Hydromount ensures that delicate epitopes and lipid-rich structures are maintained in their near-native state for accurate microscopical evaluation.
The technical profile of Hydromount is defined by its non-fluorescing formulation, a critical requirement for immunofluorescent procedures where background interference must be minimised to detect low-abundance targets. Its aqueous nature allows for direct mounting from water or buffer, significantly streamlining the laboratory workflow. Furthermore, Hydromount offers unique experimental flexibility as the medium remains reversible; should re-staining be necessary, the mountant can be easily removed by soaking the slides in warm saline without damaging the underlying specimen.
Key Benefits:
- Optimised for Immunofluorescence: Zero background interference. Specifically formulated as a non-fluorescing medium to ensure maximum signal-to-noise ratios in fluorescent microscopy.
- Solvent-Free Workflow: Gentle on delicate samples. Facilitates direct mounting from aqueous buffers, making it ideal for frozen sections and lipid-sensitive stains.
- Fully Reversible: Enhanced experimental versatility. Can be removed by simply soaking slides in warm saline, allowing for subsequent re-analysis or alternative staining.
- Excellent Optical Clarity: Superior visualisation. Provides high-clarity viewing with a refractive index matched to support light microscopy across various wavelengths.
- Ready-to-Use Formulation: Consistent batch-to-batch performance. Supplied in a convenient format to ensure reproducible results across clinical and research applications.
Specifications
- Medium Type: Aqueous (Water-based) Polymer Solution
- Purity: Non-fluorescing formulation
- pH: 8.3 (Optimised for staining stability)
- Refractive Index: Matched for high-resolution light microscopy
- Primary Applications: Frozen sections, Immunofluorescence, Amyloid staining
- Reversibility: Removable via warm saline soak (approx. 37°C)
- Storage: Keep in a tightly closed container; store in a cool, dry, ventilated area