Solution reagent Alcian blue PAS
stainstaining solutionfor histology

Solution reagent - Alcian blue PAS - BIO-OPTICA Milano - stain / staining solution / for histology
Solution reagent - Alcian blue PAS - BIO-OPTICA Milano - stain / staining solution / for histology
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Characteristics

Type
solution, staining solution, stain
Applications
for histology, tissue
Format
liquid
Storage temperature

Max.: 25 °C
(77 °F)

Min.: 15 °C
(59 °F)

Description

Product
04-163802 - Alcian blue pH 2.5 PAS 100 test

Available documents
  • Technical Datasheet available in: IT, EN, CS, DA, DE, EL, ES, ET, FI, FR, HR, HU, LT, LV, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SV, BG
  • Safety Datasheet (SDS/CLP) available in: IT, EN, DA, DE, EL, ES, ET, FI, FR, HU, LT, LV, NL, PL, PT, RM, SK, SV, NO, BL, CR, CZ, RU, TR


CE Conformity
CE conformity document referenced for related kit/product family.

Manufacturer
Bio-Optica (Bio-Optica Milano Spa).

Characteristics / Technical specifications
  • Product code: 04-163802
  • Commercial name: Alcian blue PAS
  • Denomination (model): Alcian blue PAS
  • Pack / Quantity: 100 tests
  • pH: 2.5 (as indicated in product name)
  • Documents: Technical datasheet and Safety (SDS/CLP) available in multiple languages
  • CE conformity document referenced
  • Main image filename: AlcianPAS.jpg


Application and result
Combined histological staining method for differentiation of acidic mucins, neutral mucins and carbohydrates on tissue sections. Expected staining: PAS-positive substances magenta/red; acidic mucopolysaccharides blue–turquoise; some acidic mucins and cartilage purple to dark blue.

Method
  • 1) Hydrate section in distilled water.
  • 2) Apply 10 drops of reagent A to the section: leave for 30 minutes.
  • 3) Drain the slide without rinsing and apply 15 drops of reagent B to the section: leave for 10 minutes.
  • 4) Rinse 5 minutes in tap water and 2 minutes in distilled water.
  • 5) Apply 10 drops of reagent C to the section: leave for 10 minutes.
  • 6) Rinse in distilled water.
  • 7) Apply 10 drops of reagent D to the section: leave for 20 minutes.
  • 8) Rinse in distilled water.
  • 9) Apply 10 drops of reagent E to the section: leave for 2 minutes.
  • 10) Drain the slide without rinsing and apply 10 drops of reagent F to the section: leave for 3 minutes.
  • 11) Rinse in distilled water.
  • 12) Apply 10 drops of reagent G to the section: leave for 2 minutes.
  • 13) Differentiate in running tap water for 5 minutes.
  • 14) Dehydrate through ascending alcohols, clear in xylene and mount.

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