Product Name Sperm Vitality Detection Kit (Eosin-Nigrosin Staining)
Short Description Distinguishes live from dead sperm using eosin-nigrosin staining based on membrane integrity; includes ready-to-use reagents and a clear protocol for brightfield microscopy viability assessment.
Product Introduction Sperm vitality (percentage of live sperm) complements motility measurement in routine semen analysis. The eosin-nigrosin technique differentiates cells by membrane integrity: non-viable sperm with compromised membranes take up eosin and appear red, while viable sperm exclude the stain and remain unstained against a dark nigrosin background. This kit supplies pre-prepared, quality-controlled staining solutions and a validated protocol to support consistent viability counts.
Product Application - Routine semen analysis in human and veterinary andrology laboratories.
- Post-thaw viability assessment after sperm cryopreservation.
- Research on male infertility, toxicology, pharmacology or environmental impacts on sperm viability.
- Quality control in animal breeding and artificial insemination centers.
Product Advantages - Standardized method: Technique recommended by WHO for semen analysis.
- Clear differentiation between live (unstained) and dead (red-stained) sperm for straightforward counting under brightfield microscopy.
- Ready-to-use, pre-mixed reagents reduce preparation variability and save handling time.
- Stable formulation with defined storage conditions to maintain performance over the stated shelf life.
Technical Specifications - Product Name: Sperm Vitality Detection Kit (Eosin-Nigrosin Staining)
- Catalog No.: FS-HMM-0003
- Description: Differentiates live and dead sperm via eosin-nigrosin staining for viability assessment.
- Regulatory/Registration: FDA
- Storage: 2-8°C
- Shelf Life: 12 months unopened; 30 days after opening
- Certification: FDA
- Pack Size: 20 tests/kit