Solution reagent SelecTech

reagent mediumstainstaining solution

Product overview
SelecTech by Leica Biosystems is a standardized Hematoxylin & Eosin (H&E) staining system composed of complementary reagents including Hematoxylin 560, Blue Buffer 8, Define, Alcoholic Eosin Y 515 and Eosin Trichrome 515. The set is developed for routine histology workflows in pathology and clinical laboratories to ensure reproducible H&E results.

Key benefits

• Standardized reagent set for consistent H&E staining across runs and sites
• Built‑in quality assurance parameters for reproducible contrast and nuclear/cytoplasmic delineation
• Designed for compatibility with routine H&E protocols and common automated stainers
• Suitable for pathology, diagnostic and research histology laboratories

Included products / reagents

• HEMATOXYLIN (4-500ML BT) — SKU 3801571
• HEMATOXYLIN 560 MX (4-500ML BTL) — SKU 3801575
• EOSIN 515 PHLOXINE (4-500ML BTL) — SKU 3801606
• ALCOHOLIC EOSIN Y 515 (4-500ML BT) — SKU 3801616
• EOSIN 515 LT (4-500ML BTL) — SKU 3801619
• BLUE BUFFER 8 (500ML) — SKU 3802915
• BLUE BUFFER 8 (4-500ML BT) — SKU 3802916
• DEFINE (4-500ML BTL) — SKU 3803591
• DEFINE MX-AQ (4-500ML BTL) — SKU 3803596

Stain application
Primary stain for routine Hematoxylin & Eosin (H&E) staining and compatible with a range of special stains. Optimized for clear nuclear staining and balanced cytoplasmic contrast in FFPE tissue sections.

Documentation available
The product set includes Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Instructions for Use (IFU) for each reagent, plus a SelecTech brochure detailing recommended protocols, quality parameters and handling guidance.

Technical specifications

• Stain type / application: Primary H&E stain for routine histology
• System composition: Hematoxylin 560 (and Hematoxylin 560 MX variants), multiple Eosin formulations (Eosin Phloxine 515, Alcoholic Eosin Y 515, Eosin 515 LT), Blue Buffer 8, Define and trichrome eosin reagent
• Packaging / pack sizes: 500 mL bottles and 4 × 500 mL sets (notations such as 4-500ML BTL appear in product names)
• Intended users: Pathology, diagnostic and research histology laboratories
• Documentation: IFUs and SDS documents provided for each component
• Manufacturer: Leica Biosystems