Sprague Dawley Rat Tonsil
Research-grade Sprague Dawley Rat Tonsil for immunology and inflammation research. Collected to preserve immune cell viability and tissue architecture.
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 Tonsil 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.
Tonsillar tissue offers access to mucosal-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) for respiratory immunology research.
Available strains include Sprague Dawley and Wistar.
Common applications
- Mucosal immunity research
- B cell biology and germinal centers
- Upper respiratory immunology
- Tonsillitis and infection studies
- Oral vaccine research
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.
Immunotoxicology Studies
Assess drug effects on immune organ structure and function.
Inflammation Research
Study inflammatory cell populations and cytokine production.
Vaccine Development
Evaluate immune responses to vaccine candidates.
Autoimmune Disease Research
Investigate immune dysregulation and tolerance mechanisms.
| Species | Rat (Sprague Dawley Rat) |
|---|---|
| Sample Type | Lymphoid 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.