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Regulating Temperature in the Lab: Preserving Samples Using Cold

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Preservation of laboratory samples, specimens, and reagents using extreme cold is routinely performed in biomedical research labs. This video will discuss some of the methods for keeping laboratory samples cold and will explain the correct cooling method to use for each experimental requirement.

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Preservation of laboratory samples, specimens and reagents, is a requirement of research laboratories worldwide. An efficient way to preserve sample integrity and viability over time is by maintaining them at cold temperatures.

Whether you are working with a sample at the bench, or storing a sample at the end of an ex...

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Laboratory RefrigeratorsLaboratory FreezersCooling AgentsCryopreservation MethodsDry Ice HandlingLiquid Nitrogen StorageSample Preservation TechniquesTemperature Control EquipmentBiological Sample StorageCold Storage Protocols