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What is a mounting medium?

Posted October 20, 2021


Answer

The mounting medium is the substance that your sample is in while it is being imaged on the microscope. The mounting medium bonds specimen, slide and coverslip together with a clear durable film. It physically protects the cells from damage, air drying and stain fading.

Additional resources

ReadiUse™ microscope mounting solution

Cell Cycle Assays