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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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® Bouin's solution

Supplier: VWR Chemicals

VWR® Bouin tissue fixative solution.

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VWR® Gurr™ Histological Fixatives, AFA

Supplier: VWR Chemicals

Acidified alcoholic formalin for the fixation of glycogen.

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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® HistoChoice®, Clearing agent

Supplier: VWR Chemicals

HistoChoice® clearing agent is a much less hazardous replacement for xylene/toluene.

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Poch DPX, Mounting Medium

Supplier: POCH AVANTOR BRAND

Microscopy and staining reagents, DPX Mounting medium

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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.