VectaMount® Mounting Media for IHC

Mounting media optimized for immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry

Using the correct mounting medium preserves your histochemical stains or precipitable enzyme substrates in tissue sections or cell preparations.

Non-aqueous clearing and mounting medium for IHC-stained slides
Eliminates the need for extensive ethanol washes and solvent-based clearing agents (e.g., xylene)
Rapid drying formula for fast visualization of stained samples
Preserves staining for at least 18 months at room temperature
Compatible with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and alkaline phosphatase (AP) enzyme substrates, as well as commonly used counterstains
Optically clear formula with a refractive index of 1.49, resulting in high-quality imaging free of distortion or artifact

Hardsetting, aqueous mounting medium
Preserves the color and clarity of enzyme substrates whose reaction products are soluble in alcohol or other organic solvents
Simple to use, requires no mixing
Stained sections mounted with VectaMount AQ can be stored in a slide box at room temperature for at least two years without fading

This table is designed as a reference to help you determine the optimal mounting medium for your application.