I need to analyse proximate composition in whole fish and antioxidant enzyme analysis. What is the protocol to store these samples for maximum efficiency in the results. I have -80 degree C storage facility. For how long I can store the samples?
To do the proximate analysis I will keep the samples at -80 ( the entire fish). but if you are interested in muscle, You can clean and cut before storing at -80.
For proximate composition analysis you can dry the tissue in the incubator at 45-47 degree. Repeatedly weighing the tissue after 12-14 hours when the weight become constant (indicates 0 moisture) you can gently store it in the refrigerator at (4 degree) in a simple zipper bag upto 1-2 months.