Sprague Dawley Rat Spinal Cord
High-quality Sprague Dawley Rat Spinal Cord tissue available in multiple formats including fresh tissue in media, snap frozen, FFPE, and OCT blocks. Ideal for neuroscience research and CNS drug development.
Sprague Dawley Rat Overview
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
Sprague Dawley Rat Spinal Cord 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.
Spinal cord tissue enables research on motor neuron diseases, spinal cord injury, and intrathecal drug delivery.
Available strains include Sprague Dawley and Wistar.
Common applications
- Motor neuron disease research (ALS)
- Spinal cord injury studies
- Pain pathway research
- Intrathecal delivery studies
- Neurotrauma modeling
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.