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StatLab MasterTech Gentian Violet

Description
- Gentian violet, also known as crystal violet, is a triarylmethane dye used in histology for staining and classifying Gram-positive bacteria
- It is particularly useful in Gram's stain, where it helps in the metachromatic demonstration of amyloid and the primary classification of bacteria
- The dye's darker blue shade makes it the preferred choice for this purpose
- Gentian violet has antibacterial, antifungal, and anthelmintic properties, and was previously important as a topical antiseptic
- A MasterTech Special Stain Kit Component
Specifications
Specifications
| Grade | Laboratory |
| Color | Violet |
| Quantity | 1 pt. |
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