Stain reagent Alcian blue
staining solutionfor histologyfor histopathology

Stain reagent - Alcian blue - BIO-OPTICA Milano - staining solution / for histology / for histopathology
Stain reagent - Alcian blue - BIO-OPTICA Milano - staining solution / for histology / for histopathology
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Characteristics

Type
staining solution, stain
Applications
for histology, for histopathology, pathology, for EQA
Format
liquid
Method
colorimetric
Storage temperature

Min.: 15 °C
(59 °F)

Max.: 25 °C
(77 °F)

Description

Product
Histological staining reagent Alcian blue pH 2.5 (UK NEQAS Approved) — pack for 100 tests.

Application
Indicated for the demonstration of acidic mucopolysaccharides/mucins on tissue sections in diagnostic histopathology.

Procedure (summary)
  • 1) Bring the section to distilled water.
  • 2) Apply 10 drops of reagent A to the section, incubate 30 minutes.
  • 3) Drain the slide without washing and apply 10 drops of reagent B, incubate 10 minutes.
  • 4) Rinse in distilled water.
  • 5) Apply 10 drops of reagent C, incubate 5 minutes.
  • 6) Rinse in distilled water.
  • 7) Dehydrate through ascending alcohols, clear in xylene and mount.


Results
Acidic mucopolysaccharides: blue–turquoise; Nuclei: red.

Technical specifications
  • Product code: 04-160802
  • Commercial name: Alcian blue
  • Formulation: pH 2.5
  • Pack size: 100 tests
  • Approval: UK NEQAS Approved
  • Minimum number of tests per pack: 100
  • Typical run time: 50 minutes
  • Shelf life: 2 years (as indicated)
  • Technical datasheet and SDS available in multiple languages (IT, EN, CS, DA, DE, EL, ES, ET, FI, FR, HR, HU, LT, LV, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SV, BG; SDS also available in RU, TR, NO, etc.)


Documentation & regulatory
CE conformity declaration available in IT and EN. Technical and safety datasheets available on the product page.

Notes
Product code on page: 04-160802. Supplied for 100 tests. No additional equipment required.

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