Sources of frequently requested necropsy and histology materials
Instruments
The following are all you need for most mouse work.
• Scissors, Mayo, 6 3/4", straight, Fisher #12-460-475* 50822617* 50822388*
• Scissors, iris, 4 1/2", straight, Fisher #73-121-0 12-460-104 NC9060757
• Tissue forceps, 1x2 teeth, 5", Fisher #64-52
• Tissue forceps, 1x2 teeth, 4", Fisher #76-451
*These scissors are carbide-edged. They are expensive but well worth it, as they will stay sharp for a long time and outlast several pairs of cheaper ones. They can also be reconditioned to like-new by the manufacturer. The same or similar products are available from Roboz Surgical Instruments, Miltex Instrument Co., Fine Science Tools, World Precision Instruments, and VWR. Adler Instrument Co. (Norcross, GA) offers reconditioning services.
Pins
OIC® Pushpins, Clear, Box Of 100 (Office Depot)
Gem® Aluminum Pushpins, 3/8" Shank, Box Of 100 (Office Depot)
Decalcifying solution (for bone)
Rapid decalcifying solution for routine use. There are others for specialized procedures such as IHC.
Fisher Cal-Ex* Decalcifier #CS510