Warthin-Starry Stain Kit
MER WSS1
Product Description
Warthin-Starry Stain Kit
MER WSS1
Warthin-Starry Stain Kit; Size: 8 Assays @ 20mL
Warthin-Starry Stain Kit is intended for use in the visualization of Spirochetes, Helicobacter pylori, Legionella pneumophila, and Cat Scratch Fever bacteria
Kit may be used on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections
Bacteria bind silver ions from a solution of silver nitrate
Silver is reduced to a visible metallic form by a reducer solution containing hydroquinone
Kit Contents: 125mL SpiroPrep, 2 x 65mL Gelatin (4%) Acidulated, 125mL Silver Nitrate Solution (0.5%) Acidulated, 2 x 30mL Hydroquinone Solution (0.1%) Acidulated, 30mL Silver Nitrate Solution (2%) Acidulated
Expected Results: Helicobacter pylori (Black), Legionella pneumophila (Black), Spirochetes (Black), Cat Scratch Fever Bacteria (Black), Klebsiella (Brown/Black), Nuclei (Brown), Background (Yellow)
Suggested Controls: Any spirochete infected tissue, H. Pylori infected tissue
Each component of the Warthin-Starry Stain Kit may also be purchased separately