Mounting Media

What Is Mounting Media ?

Mounting media are specialized reagents used to embed and secure stained tissue sections, cells, or specimens on microscope slides for examination. They act as a clear optical medium between the slide and coverslip protecting samples from drying, fading, and photobleaching while maintaining structural integrity during microscopic analysis.

Proper mounting media :

  • Preserves fluorescence and color integrity.
  • Prevents photobleaching and fading.
  • Matches refractive index to improve contrast and resolution.
  • Provides long-term preservation for archived specimens.

Types of Mounting Media We Offer

Whether you’re imaging under brightfield, fluorescence, or confocal microscopy, we have mounting solutions tailored to your needs :

1. Aqueous Mounting Media

Ideal for :

  • Fluorescence microscopy
  • Water-soluble stains
  • Temporary or semi-permanent slide mounting

These media preserve fluorescent signals without organic solvents that might degrade sensitive dyes.

2. Permanent Mounting Media

Best for :

  • Long-term storage.
  • Histology.
  • Chromogenic stains like H&E or DAB.

Our permanent media harden between slide and coverslip, keeping tissue sections intact for years.

Key Features & Benefits

✔ Enhanced Image Clarity : Refractive index matched to optical glass for superior resolution and detail.
✔ Photobleaching Protection : Antifade components shield fluorescent markers during imaging.
✔ Versatility : Compatible with fluorescent dyes, chromogenic IHC, and general microscopy applications.
✔ Reliable Preservation : Excellent for both short-term imaging and long-term archival.

Applications

Our mounting media are widely used in :

  • Immunohistochemistry (IHC).
  • Fluorescent cell imaging.
  • Histological slide preparation.
  • Clinical diagnostics and research microscopy.

No matter your application, choosing the right mounting medium improves image quality and protects your valuable samples.

Why Choose Biomeda Mounting Media ?

At Biomeda, we offer a curated selection of trusted mounting solutions, including Clarion, Crystal/Mount, Gel/Mount, Permount, and Situ/Mount — available in a variety of sizes to fit any lab workflow.

✔ Quality you can trust.
✔ Competitive pricing & volume options.
✔ Fast shipping & excellence in customer service.