Easy. Reliable. Secure.

Many dissection labs can spread across multiple class periods and days at a time. Whether you’re looking to preserve specimens for only a few months or a much longer period, Carolina has you covered.

Vacuum-packed specimens

Vacuum-packed specimens are stored in vacuum-sealed, leak-proof plastic barrier bags. Specimens are offered as either single-packed (one specimen per bag) or bulk-packed (more than one specimen per bag). Single-packed bags are easy to distribute to students in small groups, while bulk-packed bags are ideal for teachers looking to use more than one specimen at once. Quantity discounts are only available for bulk-packed bags. 

In order to retain moisture of the specimens and fend off mold growth, Carolina’s Wetting Solution can be used between dissection labs. After spraying specimens with the solution, they can be returned to the vacuum-sealed bags and sealed with clips or rubber bands. This bag can be placed within a second resealable bag for added protection.

Disposal Methods

Disposal of specimens has never been easier than with Carolina’s Perfect Solution®. However, before disposing of any specimens or fluids, it is advised to contact local waste or wastewater authorities to confirm that the disposal procedure is acceptable at your school. It is also important to address disposal with a supervisor if your school contains its own septic system or aerobic waste treatment system.

Specimens stored in Carolina’s Perfect Solution® can generally be disposed of in a school’s regular waste. These specimens do not fall under hazardous waste and do not pose a biohazardous threat. It is recommended to double bag any specimens that are being disposed of as an additional precaution.

Fluids involved in pails containing Carolina’s Perfect Solution® can be put down the sink and washed down with lots of water. The fluid is not classified as chemical waste.

It is still important to wear appropriate PPE when disposing of Carolina specimens and fluids, including gloves, an apron, and splash goggles, and to work in a well ventilated area.

Safe. Quality. Convenient.

Carolina’s commitment to providing the highest quality specimens has led to Carolina’s Perfect Solution, a unique and revolutionary fixative that is improving the conditions of lab dissections. 

• No formalin odour
• Natural texture and colour
• Non toxic 
• No ventilation required
• Regular garbage disposal  

See the difference between Perfect Solution Specimens and Traditional Specimens.

No need to compromise

Provide your students with higher quality preserved specimens, and an enhanced dissection experience while also increasing the safety of the learning environment. Carolina’s Perfect Solution is a great alternative to traditional formaldehyde-preserved specimens.

Carolinas Perfect Solution offers multiple injection options which alters the number of colours visible in the specimens. These injections are useful in helping students better understand the anatomy of specimens. For beginner level students, a plain injection may be best. There are also latex injections that are used for a more enhanced study, with different colour options. Single injection highlights red arteries, double injection highlights red arteries and blue veins, and triple injection includes red arteries, blue veins, and yellow hepatic systems. Vivid colours allow for easy identification of internal tissues, organs, and systems.

Our goal is to provide the best and safest preserved specimens available. Carolina’s unique preservation method provides slow firming action that results in more life-like tissues and organs with natural colours and texture. Tissues are pliable and easy to dissect. Perfect Solution specimens last just as long as formalin specimens, and refrigeration is not required for long term storage, they can be kept at room temperature out of direct sunlight. In addition, no harmful chemicals such as glutaraldehyde are used in the fixing process (common in traditional formalin specimens).

Independent, certified laboratory analysis of specimens fixed in Carolina’s Perfect Solution have found them to be nontoxic and free of dangerous off-gassing. Classrooms and labs using these specimens do not require specialized ventilation. However, some active ventilation is recommended when working with any preserved specimens or chemicals. Due to the safe nature of Carolina’s Perfect Solution, there are no mandated disposal requirements. Be sure to check with local sewer and landfill authorities, as procedures may vary. 

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