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ENG Scientific Capsule Stain Kit (Hiss Method)
Description
- Capsule Stain Kit
- Contents: Crystal Violet, Copper Sulfate
- Solution I - Aqueous Crystal Violet (1%) 250 mL and Solution II - Aqueous Copper Sulfate (20%) 250 mL
- For in vitro diagnostic use
- 1 Kit
- Solution made from certified dyes (when applicable)
- Recommended Procedure:
- Grow organisms in ascitic fluid or serum medium, or mix a drop of serum with specimen and from this mixture, prepare smear.
- Air dry.
- Cover smear with Sol. for 2 minutes.
- Wash off the stain with Sol. II.
- The amount of washing must be determined empirically.
- Results: Capsules appear as faint blue halos around dark blue to purple cells.
Specifications
Specifications
| Type | Capsule Stain Kit |
| Quantity | 2 x 100 mL |
| Includes | Solution I - Aqueous Crystal Violet (1%), Solution II - Aqueous Copper Sulfate (20%) |
| Packaging Type | Bottles |
For in vitro diagnostic use only.
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