Carolina’s Perfect Solution® Specimens
Teachers and students alike love these specimens. Why? Because specimens preserved with Carolina’s Perfect Solution® have tissues and organs with natural texture and vivid color, allowing your students to easily identify structures and learn anatomy. We guarantee that you will love Carolina’s Perfect Solution® specimens!
DEVELOPED BY CAROLINA SCIENTISTS TO BE THE VERY BEST QUALITY AND SAFEST PRESERVED SPECIMENS ON THE MARKET.
Safe. Convenient. Superior.
Our commitment to producing the finest preserved specimens on the market has led us to Carolina’s Perfect Solution®, a unique, revolutionary fixative that is dramatically improving the quality of classroom dissection.
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Specimen Comparison
View the differences between Carolina's Perfect Solution® versus some formaldehyde-free alternatives.
Dissection Buying Guide
Our guide includes specimen suggestions based on grade level and specimen complexity, needed dissection and safety supplies, and options for instructional materials.
Safety, Storage And Disposal
Carolina offers several options that provide your students with an engaging and safe dissection experience.
Packaging Options
Pail-packed or vacuum-packed specimens? Compare the advantages of these package types before you decide.
Better Solutions. Better Results.
Quality
- Superior Tissue
- Amazing Color
Safety
- No Dangerous Off-Gassing
- No Special Disposal
Customize Your Experience
Size
A variety of specimens are available in more than one size.
Injection
Plain (no color injection) For general anatomical studies and beginner-level students.
Latex injections For more enhanced study of the circulatory system.
- Single (1 color injection)
- Double (2 color injection)
- Triple (3 color injection)
Packaging
Pail-packed specimens Immersed in preservation fluid, packaged in 1- to 5-gal pails, and sealed with leak-proof, reusable lids. Ideal for long-term storage.
Vacuum-packed specimens Packaged in vacuum-sealed plastic barrier bags with a single specimen (1 per bag) or many specimens per bag (bulk bag). Perfect for short-term storage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. This washes the preservative from the tissue and could also promote mold growth.
No. Specimens can be kept at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, and in their original packaging. If the original packaging has been opened or discarded, repackage the specimens in a sealable bag or pail.
Many specimens can be stored for years under the right conditions. If you plan to store yours for more than a year or use them over an extended period of time after opening, we recommend that you purchase pail-packed specimens. Because they are immersed in preservative fluid, they remain in good condition longer.
Exposure to Carolina’s Perfect Solution® specimens should not pose a significant risk to an expectant mother or her unborn child. Read more about this here.
We do offer quantity discounts on specimens packaged in bulk bags and pails.
Yes. If the specimens are packed in single or bulk bags, the fluid will begin to drain from the specimens and pool in a corner of the bag over time. This is normal and will not harm the specimens. For longer-term storage, we recommend purchasing pail-packed specimens.
No. Adding water will dilute the preservative and cause mold to grow on the specimens. If you need more fluid for your pails, please contact a Carolina customer service representative at 800.334.5551.
Specimens preserved in Carolina’s Perfect Solution® can, in most cases, be disposed of in a school’s regular waste destined for a landfill or incinerator. The specimens are not classifiable as federal hazardous waste and do not represent a biohazard. However, you should check with your local solid waste authority (local governmental authority in charge of solid waste, local landfill, or waste disposal company if applicable) to ensure that this is an acceptable practice. If it is, we recommend that you double bag the specimens before placing them in your school’s regular waste.
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