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.
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Immersion Oil Cleaner
Use this solution to clean immersion oil off microscope objectives.
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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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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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VION™ Wright's Stain Buffer, Histology Grade
This buffer yields satisfactory staining results every time when used in tandem with Wright's blood stain.
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VION™ Wright-Giesma Stain, Histology Grade
Test for parasites in blood and marrow smears with this polychromal stain.
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VION™ Deionized Water, Histology Grade
High-quality deionized water, excellent for histology staining.
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VION™ Methylene Blue, Histology Grade
Stains cells an intense blue for ease of visualization in histological specimens.
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VION™ Sudan IV, Histology Grade
Effectively visualize and identify lipid in tissue specimens with this deep red histological stain.