Blastula Slide
Product Code : SCL-BLE-11872
The JLab India Blastula Prepared Slide is a high-fidelity biological specimen engineered for the empirical study of early embryonic development. This slide features a section of a blastula (typically from a frog/amphibian or sea urchin), capturing the critical stage where a single-layered sphere of cells surrounds a fluid-filled cavity. It is an essential resource for University Biology, Embryology, and Developmental Science laboratories to quantify cellular cleavage and architectural changes in early life.
Technical Specifications
| Tender Specification | OEM Technical Detail |
| Specimen Type | Transverse Section (T.S.) or Sagittal Section of Blastula |
| Primary Focus | Blastocoel (cavity), Blastoderm (cell layer), and Micromeres/Macromeres |
| Staining Technique | High-contrast Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) |
| Slide Material | Premium optical-grade soda-lime glass (75mm×25mm) |
| Thickness | 1.0mm to 1.2mm with precision ground safety edges |
| Mounting Medium | Permanent synthetic resin (DPX) for archival stability |
| Cover Slip | Precision No. 1.5 glass (0.17mm) |
Certification | ISO certificates available on request |
| HS Code | 9023.00.00 (Prepared slides for educational use) |
Key Pedagogical Outcomes (Bloom’s Taxonomy Alignment)
- Embryonic Interface: Facilitates student understanding of the transition from the morula (solid ball) to the blastula (hollow ball) phase.
- Structural Quantification: Enables the identification of embryonic architecture; learners apply medium-power magnification to observe the blastocoel and the surrounding layer of blastomeres.
- Developmental Analysis: Supports the analysis of "Cell Differentiation"; students evaluate the difference in size between the animal pole (smaller cells) and vegetal pole (larger, yolk-rich cells).
- Morphological Evaluation: Allows students to evaluate the precursor stage to gastrulation, identifying the structural readiness of the embryo for future tissue layer formation.
International Logistics & Compliance
JLab India ensures comprehensive OEM readiness for global institutional procurement:
- Packaging: Export-grade secure slide mailers. Each slide is individually indexed and nested in shock-absorbent cushioning to ensure zero-breakage during international transit.
- Documentation: Includes Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (MAF), Certificate of Conformance (CoC), and a biological datasheet detailing the specimen source.
- Durability: The specimen is chemically fixed and permanently mounted, ensuring it remains color-fast and free from deterioration for decades when stored in a standard slide cabinet.
Direct OEM Sourcing Advantages
Procuring the JLab India Blastula Prepared Slide directly ensures vertical manufacturing control:
- Optimal Sectioning: We utilize precision microtomes to ensure the section passes exactly through the center of the blastocoel, providing the most instructional view for the student.
- Vivid Differential Staining: Direct oversight of the H&E staining process ensures that the nuclei and cytoplasm are sharply contrasted, making individual cells clearly distinguishable.
- Direct Factory Inventory: Guaranteed availability of single slides or bulk classroom sets (packs of 25/50) to support synchronized laboratory sessions.
- Quality Assurance: Every batch is manually inspected by an embryologist to ensure the integrity of the blastoderm and the absence of artifacts or folding in the sectio
