Product- Product code: 04-140805
- Commercial name: Diastase
- Description: Enzymatic digestion (diastase), 40 tests
- Quantity / format: 40 tests
- Brand: Bio-Optica Milano Spa
Intended useFor enzymatic digestion on histological sections to remove glycogen and allow specific observation of neutral epithelial mucins. Preferred method for liver biopsy specimens in routine histopathology.
PrincipleDiastase hydrolyzes starch and glycogen in tissue sections. Digestion on fixed tissue may be incomplete due to particular glycosidic bonds formed during conventional fixation, with granular precipitation of glycogen at a pole of hepatocytes.
Method- Bring the section to distilled water.
- Bring the diastase solution to room temperature.
- Incubate the slide at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Rinse the slide several times in distilled water.
- Proceed with PAS staining as usual.
Documentation- Technical datasheet: available in multiple languages (IT, EN, FR, DE, ES, PT, RU, etc.)
- Safety datasheet (SDS): available in multiple languages
- CE conformity: IT, EN
Storage & shelf life- Shelf life: 1 year (follow storage conditions on the label)
- Store according to instructions on the packaging
Safety & classification- Product intended for professional laboratory use by trained healthcare personnel.
- Product may be classified as hazardous. Read label information and consult the SDS before use.
- Do not use if primary packaging is damaged. In case of serious incidents inform Bio-Optica Milano Spa and competent authorities.