Bacteriology Media

Rapid Stain

A hematological, differential, non-vital staining technique.

RangeBacteriology Media
CompositionFormula per liter of medium: Solution 1 - Methanol (Fixative Solution); Solution 2 - Eosin Yellow (Acidic Dye); Solution 3 - Methylene Blue (Basic Dye)
Procedure1. Prepare a very fine blood smear on a clean slide and degrease it with alcohol. 2. Allow to dry in the air (approximately 2 hours). 3. Immerse the blood smear sample in Fastener (Solution 1) 5 times for 1 second each time or one minute. 4. Allow to drain. 5. Immerse the blood smear sample in Eosin for rapid staining (Solution 2) 5 times for 1 second or 30 seconds. 6. Allow to drain. 7. Immerse the blood smear sample in Rapid Staining Blue (Solution 3) 5 times for 1 second each time or 30 seconds. 8. Allow to drain. 9. Rinse the smear with pH 7.2 buffer. 10. Dry in the air and observe under the microscope.
StorageBioScien Rapid Stain are stable until expiration date stated on label when properly stored 10-25°C. Use before expiry date on the label. On opening, product should be properly stored dry, after tightly capping the bottle.
SpecimenClinical samples: Blood
Pack sizes1 option

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Cat. No. (REF) Pack size Quote
BS.1/SR03.100.0300 3 X 100 ml Quote
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