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Microwave radiation: a useful fixation method for viral vaccine quantitation.

Journal of virological methods · 1991 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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Microwave irradiation was reported as an advantageous alternative to formalin fixation of cells before staining in viral vaccine quantitation assays, allowing avoidance of dangerous chemicals and reducing time and equipment.

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PublicationJournal of virological methods · 1991
Study typeother
Reported directionUnclear
Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

As an alternative to the formalin fixation of cells before staining, microwave irradiation was found a very advantageous fixation procedure in viral vaccine quantitation assays. The use of microwaves allows to avoid dangerous chemicals and thereby reduces time and equipment.

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Study typeother
Effect directionunclear
PopulationNot supplied
Sample sizeNot supplied
Exposuremicrowave
Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 66% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Microwave irradiation was reported as an advantageous alternative to formalin fixation of cells before staining in viral vaccine quantitation assays, allowing avoidance of dangerous chemicals and reducing time and equipment.

Outcomes measured

  • cell fixation method performance in viral vaccine quantitation assays
  • use of formalin vs microwave irradiation for fixation
  • time/equipment/chemical use in assay workflow

Limitations

  • No exposure parameters (frequency, power, duration) reported in abstract
  • No quantitative results or performance metrics reported in abstract
  • Study design and sample size not described in abstract
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1016/0166-0934(91)90044-z
PubMed: 1874912

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