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ENG Scientific Modified Trichrome Stain Kit
Description
- This stain method was designed as a simple, non-invasive technique for the rapid detection of microsporidia spores in fecal material by light microscopy.
- The chromotrope based stain is a modification of the trichrome stain for intestinal protozoa.
- Recommended Procedure:
- Specimens for light microscopial examination should be prepared from a suspension of unconcentrated liquid stool (10 μL) in Sol. I (1:3 ratio).
- Smears are prepared directly and thinly spread on a glass slide covering a 45 x 25 mm area.
- Fix smears in Sol. II for 5 minutes.
- Stain smears with Sol. III for 90 minutes.
- Rinse slides in Sol. IV for 10 seconds.
- Rinse briefly in Sol. V to remove acid.
- Dehydrate in Sol. V for 5 minutes, Sol. VI for 10 minutes and Sol. VII for 10 minutes.
- Read microscopically under oil immersion lens (magnification x 1000).
- Results:
- Enterocytozoon bienuesi spores appear ovoid and refractile at approximately 1.5 by 0.90 μm.
- The spore wall of properly stained smears should appear a bright pinkish red.
- Most bacteria and background debris stain a faint green.
Specifications
Specifications
| Quantity | 2 x 250 mL |
| Type | Modified Trichrome Solution V |
| For Use With (Application) | For the rapid detection of microsporidia spores in fecal material and duodenal aspirates by light microscopy |
For in vitro diagnostic use only.
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