Eppendorf Cell Imagine Slides User Manual

Instructions for use Eppendorf Cell Imaging Slidesseeon p.Fig.Tab.p.

English (EN)

Instructions for use

Eppendorf Cell Imaging Slides
English (EN)

1 Product description

The Eppendorf Cell Imaging Slides are
suitable for growth, fixation and microscopy

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of cells. The chamber (2) makes it possible
to cultivate and color cells, while the
slide (3) can be used separately for

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3

microscopic examinations. The lid (1)
prevents evaporation and protects against
contamination.
There are chambers with 1, 2, 4 or 8 wells.

The field of application of Eppendorf Cell Imaging Consumables is training, routine and
research laboratories in the areas of life science, industry, clinics or chemistry. The
Eppendorf Cell Imaging Consumables may only be operated by skilled personnel who
have been trained in the areas mentioned above.

2 Notes for use

WARNING! Risk of contamination

Consumables are only sterile in sealed packaging.

 Please check that the packaging is undamaged.
 Observe the expiry date printed on the packaging.
 Only open the packaging immediately before use.
 Only use visually perfect and undamaged items.

WARNING! Risk of contamination from multiple use.

Consumables are intended for single-use only.

 After use, dispose of consumables in accordance with the substances with

which they have come into contact.

Instructions for use

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Eppendorf Cell Imaging Slides
English (EN)

WARNING! Damage to health due to infectious liquids and pathogenic
germs.

 When handling infectious liquids and pathogenic germs, observe the national

regulations, the biological security level of your laboratory, the material safety
data sheets, and the manufacturer's application notes.

 Wear personal protective equipment.
 For full instructions regarding the handling of germs or biological material of

risk group II or higher, please refer to the "Laboratory Biosafety Manual"
(Source: World Health Organization, current edition of the Laboratory
Biosafety Manual).

CAUTION! Risk of injury from glass fragments!

Glass fragments can cause cuts.

 Handle consumables made from glass with care. Avoid glass breakage.
 Do not touch glass fragments with your hands. Use suitable tools to pick up

glass fragments.

 Reagents, consumables contaminated by reagents and materials used for cleaning and

disinfecting must be disposed of in accordance with laboratory regulations.

 The surface is tissue culture treated (TCT). The surface should be coated with an

appropriate biological coating (e.g. collagen) to support cell attachment and growth.

3 Application

1. Remove the lid from the Cell Imaging Slide.

2. Pipet the cell suspension into the single wells.

3. Incubate the Cell Imaging Slides.

4. Carefully lift the chamber for microscopy off the slide.

5. Cover the slides with a cover glass.

6. Microscope the slide.

Eppendorf Cell Imaging Slides are suitable for microscopy of fixed cells.