- Solution I - MF Stock Solution
- Solution II - Lugol’s Iodine
Stool preservation and staining can be accomplished simultaneously with this kit. When used as a stain, direct smear identification of intestinal protozoa and of helminth eggs may be performed immediately. As a preservative, laboratory diagnosis can be delayed without deterioration of organisms.
CONTENTS: Glycerol, Formaldehyde, Tincture Merthiolate, Iodine, Potassium Iodide
FOR IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY.
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE: Mix 2.35 ml of Sol. I with 0.15 ml of Sol. II. This is mixed with approximately 0.25 grams of feces (about twice the size of a pea) in a well-stoppered tube. To examine, use a medicine dropper to draw off a drop of the mixture from the layer of sediment.
RESULTS: Trophozoites and cysts should stain an eosin color.
- UPC:
- 12352142
- Availability:
- 3-5 Days
- Type:
- MIF Stain and Fixative
- Includes:
- Glycerol, Formaldehyde, Tincture Merthiolate, Iodine, Potassium Iodide
- Format:
- Bottle
- Hazmat:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
