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.
VWR®, OCT Embedding matrix for frozen sections
Supplier: VWR Chemicals
When sectioning frozen tissue for rapid surgical biopsy diagnosis or for research (typically in Histochemistry), the tissue sample must be firmly attached to the microtome stage or chuck. Embedding material such as OCT are preferred as these also provide a supportive and protective aid to sectioning.
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VWR® HistoChoice®, Clearing agent
Supplier: VWR Chemicals
HistoChoice® clearing agent is a much less hazardous replacement for xylene/toluene.
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VWR®, D.F.B (Decalcifying solution - H.K. Kristenson) Histological grade
Supplier: VWR Chemicals
Decalcifier according to Kristenson.
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J.T.Baker®, Cervix Fixative
Supplier: Avantor
Microscopy and staining reagents, J.T.Baker®, Cervix spray fixative
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J.T.Baker® Ultrakitt, Mounting Medium, Histo Grade
Supplier: Avantor
Mounting medium for coverslipping of slides.
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J.T.Baker®, Formalin Neutraliser
Supplier: Avantor
Formalin (dissolved formaldehyde) is used in histopathology laboratories.
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VWR® Fixing Solution
Supplier: VWR Chemicals
Fixing solution with 0,02% formaldehyde and 0,01% citric acid in aqueous solution.
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VWR® Fixing Solution
Supplier: VWR Chemicals
Fixing solution with 0,02% formaldehyde in methanol 50% (v/v)).
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VWR®, Immersion Oil
Supplier: VWR Collection
Immersion oil is used to increase microscope resolution.
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VWR® Q Path® O.C.T. Compound Mounting Medium for Cryotomy
Supplier: VWR Chemicals
High viscosity mounting medium for cryotomy.
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VWR® Q Path® Easyfix, Cytology Fixative
Supplier: VWR Chemicals
Cytology fixative specially designed for the conservation and transport of cytology specimens.
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VWR® Q Path® DC3, Decalcifier Rapid-Acting
Supplier: VWR Chemicals
Contains a mixture of hydrochloric acid and alcohols with some EDTA.
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VWR® Q Path® Cytofix, Cytology Fixture
Supplier: VWR Chemicals
Fixative, combining the coagulant qualities of alcohol, to enable a better fixation of nuclear and cytoplasmic elements. The erythrocytes are lysed and, therefore, do not obscure observation of the elements of interest. This fixative can be used according to the Saccomanno method.
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VWR® Q Path® Stick on (Cell adhesive) for Microscopy
Supplier: VWR Chemicals
Glue for improving adherance of histologicals sections to slides. Alternative to albumin-glycerol.
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VWR® Q path® Safesolv, Solvent Substitute
Supplier: VWR Chemicals
Q Path® Safesolv is a non hazardous replacement for xylene or toluene. It is compatible with the Q Path® Safemount mounting medium reference 00647520. It is used in place of xylene, toluene, methylecyclohexane or other solvents in the course of the dehydration stages of histological specimens and during the stages of staining and lamella mounting.



