Division 5.1.3 F1

Remove the supernatant and dissolve the pellet in 500 µl of fixative prepared < 24 hours previously. Vortex and incubate overnight at 4 °C.

An alternative fixative is 96 % ethanol. To use this dissolve the pellet from step 5.1.2 in 50 µl 0,01M PB and 50 µl 96 % ethanol. Vortex mix and incubate at 4 °C for 30 to 60 minutes.