Yersinia Pestis is a gram-negative bacillus with rounded ends occurring in pairs or very short chains. Bipolar staining ("safety pin" appearance) and vacuolated involutions forms are characteristic for the organism. Yersinia Pestis can be identified using a Gram Stain or Loeffler's Methylene Blue. Bipolar staining is characteristic and is best visualized with Wayson Stain.
CONTENTS: Methylene Blue, Basic Fuchsin, Phenol, Ethanol
This solution is made from certified dyes.
FOR IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY.
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE: Prepared slides are air dried and heat fixed. Stain slides for 10 - 20 seconds. Rinse with distilled water and blot dry.
RESULTS: Yersinia Pestis organisms stain dark blue, leukocytes stain light blue or purple, and the background stains a light blue.
- UPC:
- 12352142
- Availability:
- Lead Time: 3-5 Days
- Type:
- Wayson Stain
- Includes:
- Methylene Blue, Basic Fuchsin, Phenol, Ethanol
- Format:
- Pack
- Hazmat:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
