Scalpels are used for a variety of tasks that require precise cutting and dissection. Some common uses include:
1. Tissue Dissection: Scalpels are used to carefully dissect tissues from organs or other biological samples in cell culture, histology, and molecular biology.
2. Sample Preparation: In molecular biology and genetics, scalpels are used to excise sections of tissue or samples for DNA/RNA extraction or protein analysis.Microdissection: For isolating specific cells or small structures under a microscope in fields like neuroscience, oncology, or developmental biology.
3. Cutting Gels: Scalpels are used to cut agarose or polyacrylamide gels for the extraction and analysis of DNA, RNA, or proteins during gel electrophoresis.
4. Surgical Models: In animal research, scalpels are often used to perform minor surgeries, such as tissue biopsies or organ removal, for studying physiological processes or disease models.
5. Sterile Operations: In sterile environments, scalpels are employed to cut or transfer biological samples without contamination.
Cutting edge is manufactured from cold rolled steel and handle is constructed from impact resistant polystyrene plastic. Scalpels are individually wrapped and supplied sterile. Disposable scalpels are packaged 10 per case.
0.3 lbs
2.25 x 1.75 x 8.50
