Designed for differentiation of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria on histological sections and smears for optical microscopy.
Principle: sequential use of crystal violet and a counterstain (safranin/fuchsin) with an iodine mordant and decolorization to distinguish bacterial cell wall types.
Staining results
Gram-positive bacteria: blue
Gram-negative bacteria: red
Actinomycetes (Nocardia): blue
Nuclei: red
Other tissue elements: yellow
Procedure & handling
Typical workflow: hydrate section, apply reagents according to protocol; total processing approximately 8 minutes.
No specialized equipment required. Follow the Safety Datasheet (SDS) and laboratory biosafety procedures.
Documentation & certification
Technical datasheet available in multiple languages: IT, EN, CS, DK, DE, EL, ES, ET, FI, FR, HR, HU, LT, LV, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SE, BL
Safety Datasheet (SDS) available in multiple languages: IT, EN, DA (DK), DE, EL, ES, ET, FI, FR, HU, LT, LV, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SE, NO, BL, CR, CZ, RU, TR
CE conformity documentation available in IT, EN
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Storage & shelf life
Store according to manufacturer instructions. Shelf life: 2 years from manufacture date.
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