Leica Biosystems CM1950 - Manual (Page 55)

55 Leica CM1950 – Cryostat
10. Temperature selection chart (- °C)
The temperature values given in this table are based on experience, however, these are only approximate values,
as any tissue may require particular adjustments.
*A = blocked, *E = complete
Tissue type Chamber temperature Specimen head temperature
Spleen -15 °C to -20 °C -11 °C
Liver -10 °C
-15 °C
-20 °C
off until -15 °C
Intestine -10 °C
-15 °C
-20 °C
A*: off until -20 °C
E*: -20 °C
Heart -10 °C
-15 °C
A: -20 °C
E: -20 °C to -30 °C
off until -20 °C
Ovaries -10 °C
-15 °C
E: -20 °C
off until -15 °C
Fallopian tube -10 °C
-15 °C
E: -20 °C
off until -15 °C
Kidney -10 °C
-15 °C
-20 °C
-20 °C
A: off until -15 °C
-20 °C
Muscle -18 °C to -20 °C - 15 °C
Skin with fat -19 °C -32 °C to -40 °C
Hard fat -19 °C -21 °C to -25 °C
Stomach -10 °C
-15 °C
-20 °C
off until -15 °C
Brain -15 °C -10 °C, *E