Microscopy and staining reagents
Avantor offers a broad line of reagent droppers, diagnostic kits, and antigens and antisera, for aid in identifying a variety of microscopic organisms. The visualization of bacteria by means of staining procedures is an important tool for any microbiologist to have at their disposal, and these carefully standardized and reproducible stain reagents help to ensure accurate and easily interpretable results. Stains are also available to provide early detection of positive blood cultures by fluorescence procedures.
Immersion Oil Cleaner
Use this solution to clean immersion oil off microscope objectives.
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Resolve™ Immersion Oil, Epredia™
Eliminate toxicity and disposal problems with the Epredia™ Resolve™ immersion oil, which contains no PCBs.
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Microscope Immersion Oil, Cargille
Types A and B are virtually interchangeable and are miscible with each other for intermediate viscosities. Produced in larger quantities than other types. Type A, at 150 centistokes, reduces any tendancy to trap air. Type B, at 1250 centistokes, is thick enough for viewing multiple slides with one application.
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CitriSolv™ Xylene Substitute, for Histology and Pathology
CitriSolv™ is a d-Limonene-based solvent and clearing agent that can be used as a safe alternative to xylene and ethyl acetate
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VION™ Saffranin O, Histology Grade
An effective stain for visualizing cell nuceli and as a counterstain in Gram staining.
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VION™ Schiff's Reagent, Histology Grade
A versatile, ready-to-use staining solution for staining mucopolysaccharides in human cells, such as liver and intestine cells.
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VION™ Sudan III, Histology Grade
Effectively visualize and identify lipid in tissue specimens with this red-orange histological stain.
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VION™ Sudan IV, Histology Grade
Effectively visualize and identify lipid in tissue specimens with this deep red histological stain.
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VION™ Toluidine Blue O, Histology Grade
Effectively visualize cartilaginous and chondrogenic-diff erentiated tissues with this blue-colored stain solution.

