Solution reagent 38016SS9A

stainstaining solutionfor histology

Product overview
The Congo Red Amyloid Special Stain Kit from Leica Biosystems is designed for histological identification of amyloid deposits in tissue sections. It is suitable for examination under brightfield and polarized-light microscopy.

Components

• CONGO RED SOLUTION 500 ML (SKU: 38016SS9A)
• POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION 100 ML (SKU: 38016SS9B)
• GILL II HEMATOXYLIN 500ML (SKU: 38016SS4C)

Stain Type/Application
Special stain for histological detection of amyloid in tissue sections; intended for diagnostic and research histopathology workflows.

Application results
Brightfield microscopy: amyloid appears as a dull brick-red stain. Polarized-light microscopy: amyloid exhibits characteristic apple-green birefringence.

Available safety data sheets (SDS)

• Congo Red Solution (English) - SDS
• Potassium Hydroxide Solution (AU) - SDS
• Potassium Hydroxide Solution (English) - SDS
• Hematoxylin Gill II (English) - SDS

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Brand: Leica Biosystems
• Commercial name: Congo Red, Amyloid Special Stain Kit
• Product type: Special stain kit for histological amyloid detection
• Included SKUs and contents: 38016SS9A — CONGO RED SOLUTION 500 mL; 38016SS9B — POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION 100 mL; 38016SS4C — GILL II HEMATOXYLIN 500 mL
• Stain Type/Application: Special stain — amyloid detection
• Pack sizes: Congo Red Solution 500 mL; Potassium Hydroxide Solution 100 mL; Gill II Hematoxylin 500 mL