Due to the rapid rise in shipping and transportation costs, we will no longer be able to offer flat rate shipping for orders placed online. All orders including those placed online will now be invoiced at the actual shipping cost plus handling. You will still have the option to select either standard overnight or two-day […]
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Jun
Jun
While every vendor strives to provide their customers with a product catalog that is as comprehensive as possible, the nature of IHC makes it impossible for everything to be offered by a single vendor. Therefore, instrument vendors allow customers to purchase empty reagent containers to program and load custom third-party reagents onto their instruments. For […]
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May
May
While every vendor strives to provide their customers with a product catalog that is as comprehensive as possible, the nature of IHC makes it impossible for every vendor to offer every marker in every format. Therefore, instrument vendors make it possible for customers to purchase empty reagent containers and use them to program and load […]
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Mar
Mar
Biocare’s MACH detection line utilizes the most sensitive detection technology available to provide users with crisp, clean, intense IHC staining. Customers have the choice of several MACH detection kits, depending on their staining needs. However, with so many options available, it can be difficult to make a decision. Customers should asses the capabilities of each […]
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Feb
Feb
For decades, the rich brown stain produced by DAB has made it the chromogen of choice for IHC stains. However, precautions must be taken due to the fact that DAB is a known mutagen and potential carcinogen. Since DAB is considered a hazardous material, disposal of DAB-contaminated waste is subject to environmental, health and safety […]
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Feb
Feb
Antigen retrieval (AR) is a fundamental part of any IHC protocol. However, with so many different names for this one process, it can be difficult to recognize what an individual protocol or paper is referring to. Why is it sometimes called “retrieval” and other times simply “pretreatment?” Is ER the same as AR? What is […]
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Jan
Jan
In the preparation of paraffin sections for staining, fixation and processing go hand in hand. Proper tissue fixation ensures tissue processing will be effective, and a lab’s chosen processing method may also influence their choice of fixative.1 Errors in the processing stage have the potential to seriously affect staining quality. However, because tissue specimens vary […]
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Dec
Dec
investment to accelerate growth amid an increasing market demand for Immunohistochemistry instruments and reagents Management will leverage GHO’s extensive healthcare expertise to accelerate R&D, product launches and international expansion GHO in partnership with existing investor Excellere Partners will continue to support the Biocare Medical team in accelerating strategic growth initiatives LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global Healthcare Opportunities, or […]
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Nov
Nov
A reality of the medical industry today is that space is at a premium. Whether it is in a hospital environment or independent practice, medical laboratories face space constraints. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) laboratories have dealt with this squeeze by optimizing workflow and carefully managing their inventory. However, storage areas may remain scarce and over-utilized despite their […]
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Nov
Nov
As a leader in the fields of immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in situ hybridization (ISH), Biocare Medical has, for more than 20 years, offered a variety of instruments used in these staining procedures. Biocare has instruments that can meet your need for high-quality staining at a reasonable cost, whether your lab regularly performs a high volume […]