Thermo Fisher, 15212012, KaryoMAX™ Colcemid™ Solution in PBS

Quantity: 10 mL
Unit Size: Each
Gibco™ KaryoMAX™ Colcemid™ Solution in PBS is a 10μg/ml N-desacetyl-N-methylocolchicine (Colcemid™) solution made in Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS). It is used for arresting cells in metaphase so the chromosomes can be separated for cytogenetic studies and in vitro diagnostic procedures. Colcemid™ prevents spindle formation during mitosis, causing metaphase arrest. The mechanism of action is similar to that of colchicine, but with lower mammalian toxicity. The complete formulation is available.Product UseFor in vitro diagnostic use.cGMP Manufacturing and Quality SystemGibco™ KaryoMAX™ Colcemid™ Solution in PBS is manufactured at a cGMP compliant facility, located in Grand Island, New York. The facility is registered with the FDA as a medical device manufacturer and is certified to ISO 13485 standards.“This reagent is classified as a medical device in several countries. If it is not regulated as a medical device in specific region, it should be used for laboratory use only.”