{"title":"Cytoseal 60","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCytoseal 60 Mounting Medium\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCytoseal 60 is a low-viscosity, xylene-based mounting medium used in histology and cytology laboratories to permanently seal stained tissue sections and cytology smears beneath a coverslip. Its formulation is designed to provide clear, bubble-free mounts that preserve stain quality and specimen detail for long-term archival storage and microscopic review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"60\" designation refers to the medium's viscosity grade — a thinner consistency that spreads easily across the slide and dries relatively quickly, making it well suited for automated coverslippers and high-throughput slide preparation. Laboratory technicians typically choose a lower-viscosity mountant like Cytoseal 60 when they need faster settling and a thin, even layer, reserving higher-viscosity grades for thicker specimens or manual coverslipping where more working time is preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is xylene-based, Cytoseal 60 is compatible with specimens cleared through xylene or xylene substitutes and works with the routine stains found in most diagnostic and research settings, including hematoxylin and eosin and common Pap and special stains. It produces a clear, non-yellowing mount with a refractive index close to that of glass, which helps maintain optical clarity under the microscope. As with all xylene-based reagents, it should be handled in a properly ventilated area with appropriate personal protective equipment, and slides should be mounted while still wet from the final xylene step to avoid trapping air or drying artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCytoseal 60 is a staple consumable for pathology labs, cytology departments, and research facilities that require dependable, permanent slide mounts. If you're standardizing your histology workflow, you may also want to review related \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/honestmed.com\/collections\/60-series\"\u003e60 Series\u003c\/a\u003e products and compatible supplies such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/honestmed.com\/collections\/gia-60\"\u003eGIA 60\u003c\/a\u003e to complete your bench.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/honestmed.com\/collections\/cytoseal-60.oembed","provider":"Honest Medical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}