Fluoro-Gel with Tris/TES/PIPE buffer, Mounting Medium (Direct Substitute for BioMeda™ Gel-Mount)

Fluoro-Gel is a water based mounting medium designed for the permanent mounting of fluorescent stained tissues, which may either be damaged or soluble in organic solvents, such as xylene or toluene. This unique formula prevents rapid photo-bleaching of FITC, Texas Red, AMCA, Cy2, Cy3, Cy5, Alexa Fluoro 488, Alexa Fluoro 594, Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP), Tetramethylrhodamine, Redox, Phycoerythrin (RP-E), Phyocyanin (PC) and Allophycocyanin (APC). The fluorescence is retained during prolonged storage at 4°C in the dark. Fluoro-Gel with TES/PIPE buffer for a more stable pH.

Instructions for use

1. Bring the vial to room temperature.
2. Rinse slide to be mounted with Distilled or De-ionized Water, touch the edges of slide on a paper towel to remove excess water. Place slides on a flat surface away from light.
3. Turn the vial upside down and open the dropper to remove any air bubbles.
4. Apply 3-4 drops of mounting medium directly on top of the specimen and spread out evenly by tilting slide back and forth or spread evenly with a 0.2ml plastic pipette tip making sure the tissue is not touched. Excess medium can be removed by touching the edges of slide against paper towel.
5. Let stand at room temperature for about 5 minutes.
6. Apply cover slip carefully avoiding air bubbles.
7. The specimen is ready for visualization under a microscope.
8. One can seal the edges of coverslip with nail polish, any organic medium or an Organo Mounting Medium. If a coverslip is not used air bubbles will appear in a few days.
9. For storage it is recommended that the slide be stored in the dark at 2-8°C

Handling and storage
This product can be store at room temperature, however for long term storage 2-8°C is recommended. Protect from light. Do Not Freeze.

Removal of coverslip
Coverslip can be removed before sealing the edges. Soak slide in warm (37°C) water for several minutes. Carefully and slowly move the coverslip. Soak in water for an additional few minutes to remove coverslip. Rinse slide several times with warm water to remove all mounting medium. The slide can be remounted again.