mPrep™ System for Specimen Preparation and Grid Staining mPrep/s™


Overview The mPrep™


Specimen Processing Capsules System saves you effort while


protecting and keeping track of valuable samples. The system features two types of purpose-built, microliter-volume capsules – one for specimens, the other for grids. Capsules attach to standard pipettors, which are used to conveniently deliver reagents in measured amounts.


Users get consistent sample preparation with almost no direct handling of specimens and grids. Once the tissue or grid is in its own, labeled capsule, you don't have to touch it again during processing. It is safe, easy-to- handle and clearly labeled. The small, enclosed capsule, reduces reagent consumption. The system adapts to any protocol for biospecimen preparation, grid staining or immuno-labeling. Multi-channel pipettors enable users to increase throughput, with virtually no extra effort. Read more to see how these cleverly designed capsules work!


APPLICATIONS: Materials Science


Capsule Cat. No. 85010-01


85010-02 85010-03


The mPrep System™ streamlines materials


sample preparation. Use mPrep/s capsules to prepare specimens for TEM, SEM, and other analytical instruments that require sample sectioning. Use mPrep/g capsules to prepare specimens on TEM grids. mPrep™ benefits include:


System


• Embed and cross-section polymers, soft material, films and fibers


• Entrap small particles for easy handling


• Orient films and fibers for SEM preparation and imaging


• Prepare nanoparticles on grids mPrep/g™ Grid Processing Capsules


Each capsule can hold one or two TEM grids securely for staining, immuno-labeling and labeled storage. Grids are protected from loss, misidentification, and damage. Grid-tite™ safe even if an open capsule is dropped.


slots keep grids


Grids require handling only twice: when inserted into capsules and when placed in the TEM.


Using a multi-channel pipettor, processing up to 24 grids simultaneously takes no more effort than a single grid. Reagent consumption is as little as 20µl per grid. The chance of grid damage or loss is greatly reduced using these capsules. See mPrep/g™


accessories below. Cat. No. 85010-04 85010-05


Description mPrep/g™


Qty. Capsules in Storage Box,


16 Capsules, 16 Blank Label Sets mPrep/g™


Capsules (bulk) box 96/pk Screen Description


mPrep/s™ Capsules in Storage Box: Capsules, 12 Screens, 8 Blank Label Sets


mPrep/s™ mPrep/s™


Capsules (bulk) Insertion Tool


Insertion Tool Qty. box


96/pk each


mPrep/s™ capsules allow users to fix, dehydrate and embed specimens in a single


Workstation* (85010-06). With the screen opened, the user places a specimen in the screen and orients it to the desired position within the capsule. Once the screen closes on the specimen, it is held in place throughout fixation, embedding, and sectioning. No additional embedding molds are required, and the capsule itself easily fits in the microtome chuck. This capsule is highly recommended for transmission and scanning electron microscopy, but can also be used for any sample preparation.


vessel. They can be used in two ways. The first method is to entrap specimens in the bottom of the capsule using the removable, adjustable screen with the hand-held Insertion Tool (85010-03). The second method is to flex the screen open using the mPrep/s™


mPrep/s™ capsules are available in storage boxes or in bulk. The hand-held Insertion


Tool (85010-03), the Workstation* (85010-06), and additional recommended accessories for use with the mPrep/s™


capsule are located below. * The Workstation is required to make use of the orientation feature of the mPrep/s™ screen.


Pipettor Kits (85010-07 to 85010-10) and additional


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