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StatLab MasterTech Fite's Stain Kit, Modified - Leprosy Stain

Description
- This kit is commonly used demonstrate the causative organism of leprosy and differs from similar kits or procedures in that Advanced Carbol Fuchsin (ACF) is used instead of a standard Carbol Fuchsin and Light Green is used as a counterstain instead of Methylene Blue
- In comparison to standard Carbol Fuchsins, MasterTech ACF requires no heat and has a much shorter staining time by combining all three fuchsin dyes
- Light Green is a much better counterstain than Methylene Blue, as it provides higher contrast against the red stained bacteria
- Advanced Carbol Fuchsin serves as the primary stain, producing red bacteria against a blue background counterstained by Light Green
- 100 mL Stain Kit yields between 53 and 66 slides
- 100 mL Kit Consists of: Xylene Peanut Oil 100 mL, Advanced Carbol Fuchsin 100 mL, Light Green Counterstain 100 mL and 1% Acid Alcohol Pint
- A MasterTech Special Stain Kit
Specifications
Specifications
| Type | Fite's Method Stain Kit |
| Product Type | Special Stain Kit |
| Quantity | 16 oz. |
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