- Solution I - Congo Red
- Solution II - Lithium Carbonate (Saturated Aqueous)
- Solution III - Ethanol (80%)
- Solution IV - Harris’ Alum Hematoxylin
A simple and reliable procedure which provides a permanent stain for amyloid.
CONTENTS: Congo Red, Lithium Carbonate, Ethanol, Hematoxylin, Potassium Alum, Mercuric Oxide (Red)
These solutions are made from certified dyes (when applicable).
FOR IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY.
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE: Fix in absolute alcohol or 10% formalin (Product # 9700). Stain in Sol. I for 10 - 20 minutes or longer if a deeper color is desired. Dip for 15 seconds in Sol. II. Decolorize with Sol. III until stain no longer washes out. Wash in running water for 15 minutes. Counterstain 1 - 8 minutes in Sol. IV. Wash in tap water, dehydrate, clear and mount.
RESULTS: Amyloid - red; nuclei - blue; hyalin and colloid - unstained.
Safety Data Sheet - Bennhold's Congo Red Stain Kit (Solution III)
- UPC:
- 12352142
- Availability:
- Lead Time: 3-5 Days
- Type:
- Bennhold's Congo Red Stain
- Includes:
- Congo Red, Lithium Carbonate, Ethanol, Hematoxylin, Potassium Alum, Mercuric Oxide (Red)
- Format:
- Pack
- Hazmat:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
