Wistar Rat Kidney
High-quality Wistar Rat Kidney available fresh, frozen, or fixed. Suitable for nephrotoxicity studies, renal disease modeling, and urological research.
Wistar Rat Overview
The Wistar is the original laboratory rat strain and progenitor of many modern lines. This outbred albino rat is a versatile, well-characterized model used broadly across physiology, pharmacology, and behavioral research.
Quick Facts
Wistar Rat Kidney 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.
Kidney tissue is critical for nephrotoxicity studies, renal disease modeling, and investigations of drug clearance mechanisms.
Available strains include Sprague Dawley and Wistar.
Common applications
- Nephrotoxicity screening
- Chronic kidney disease research
- Renal fibrosis modeling
- Drug transporter studies
- Glomerular and tubular function
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.
Nephrotoxicity Assessment
Evaluate drug-induced kidney injury using histopathological and biomarker analysis.
Chronic Kidney Disease Research
Study fibrosis, inflammation, and progressive renal dysfunction.
Renal Drug Transport
Investigate tubular transporters and drug handling mechanisms.
Bladder Function Studies
Analyze detrusor muscle physiology and urothelial biology.
| Species | Rat (Wistar Rat) |
|---|---|
| Sample Type | Renal/Urinary 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.