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Sprague Dawley Rat Nervous Tissue

SKU: 21300445

High-quality Sprague Dawley Rat Nervous Tissue tissue available in multiple formats including fresh tissue in media, snap frozen, FFPE, and OCT blocks. Ideal for neuroscience research and CNS drug development.

Fresh Tissue in Media, FFPE Block, OCT Block, Snap Frozen, Custom Processing
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Sprague Dawley Rat Overview

Rattus norvegicus

The Sprague Dawley is an outbred albino rat and the most widely used rat strain in pharmacology, toxicology, and safety testing. Its calm temperament, rapid growth, and extensive historical control data make it a regulatory mainstay.

Quick Facts

Adult Weight 250-500 g
Lifespan 2.5-3.5 years
Strain Type Outbred (albino)
Key Use Toxicology & Pharmacology
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Regulatory Mainstay
Extensive historical control data supports safety filings.
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Calm & Easy to Handle
Docile temperament suits repeat-dose studies.
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Rapid Growth
Efficient for long-term and developmental studies.
Toxicology Pharmacology Safety Assessment Metabolism Reproductive Tox

Sprague Dawley Rat Nervous Tissue is research-grade rat tissue intended for preclinical and translational research. Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (COA) with lot-specific information and handling details to support consistency across studies.

Available strains include Sprague Dawley and Wistar.

Common applications

  • Histology / IHC and pathology workflows
  • Transcriptomics, proteomics, and multi-omics
  • Biomarker discovery and validation
  • Preclinical translational research support
  • Tissue-based drug distribution studies

Collection, processing & handling

Tissue is collected and processed with protocols designed to preserve downstream histology and molecular workflows. Available formats include fresh, frozen, OCT-embedded, or FFPE as appropriate. Cold-chain logistics with documented handling throughout.

Quality control & documentation

QC testing options available on request, including material-appropriate analytical checks and extended documentation. Standard documentation includes collection/processing metadata, lot identifiers, and chain-of-custody records. Custom QC panels can be configured for GLP or regulatory-facing studies.

Ordering notes

For specific donor criteria, strain, volumes, or custom handling requirements, request a quote and include your study specifications. Available strains include Sprague Dawley and Wistar. We routinely support longitudinal programs, matched sample sets, and custom collection protocols.

Neurodegenerative Disease Research

Study molecular mechanisms in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative conditions.

CNS Drug Development

Evaluate drug penetration, efficacy, and safety in central nervous system tissue.

Neuroanatomy Studies

Investigate neural architecture through histological and immunohistochemical analysis.

Toxicology Assessment

Assess neurotoxic effects in regulatory safety studies.

Species Rat (Sprague Dawley Rat)
Sample Type Neural Tissue
Available Formats Fresh Tissue in Media, FFPE Block, OCT Block, Snap Frozen, Custom Processing
Storage Format-dependent: Fresh (2-8°C), Frozen (-80°C), FFPE (Room Temperature)
Documentation Certificate of Analysis, Animal Health Records
Quality Control Visual inspection, weight verification, pathology review

Fresh tissue is collected to order and typically ships within 5-10 business days depending on requirements.

Yes, we can provide specific regions or sections based on your research needs. Please specify when ordering.

Standard 10% neutral buffered formalin fixation. Custom protocols available upon request.

Yes, multiple tissue types from single donors can be arranged. Contact us for matched sample collection.

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Product Sprague Dawley Rat Nervous Tissue
SKU 21300445
Species Sprague Dawley Rat