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® Fixing Solution
Supplier: VWR Chemicals
Fixing solution with 0,02% formaldehyde and 0,01% citric acid in aqueous solution.
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VWR®, Embedding compound, water- soluble
Supplier: VWR Collection
Frozen section compound is a fast-acting, water-soluble embedding compound designed for use in frozen sectioning. The compound bonds and encapsulates tissue specimens to the object holder for cryosectioning. At a working temperature of –20 °C, it provides optimal sectioning consistency with minimal section curling.
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J.T.Baker®, Formalin Neutraliser
Supplier: Avantor
Formalin (dissolved formaldehyde) is used in histopathology laboratories.
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VWR®, Immersion Oil
Supplier: VWR Collection
Immersion oil is used to increase microscope resolution.
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VWR® Cryolab Q Path, Freezing Aerosol
Supplier: VWR Chemicals
Specially used for freezing of surgical parts before the cutting process with cryostat or with a freezing microtome.
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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® Q Path® O.C.T. Compound Mounting Medium for Cryotomy
Supplier: VWR Chemicals
High viscosity mounting medium for cryotomy.
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J.T.Baker®, Mounting Medium, High, Histo Grade
Supplier: Avantor
Mounting medium for coverslipping of slides.
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Immersion oil, Honeywell
Supplier: Honeywell Chemicals
UV-transparent, fluorescence-free immersion oil.
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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® HistoChoice®, Clearing agent
Supplier: VWR Chemicals
HistoChoice® clearing agent is a much less hazardous replacement for xylene/toluene.
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VWR® Q Path® Coverquick, Mounting Agents for Microscopy
Supplier: VWR Chemicals
A range of mounting media for manual and automatic mounting of slides. The Q Path® Coverquick range consists of four different mounting media with different viscosities to meet all microscopy needs. The number after the name indicates increasing viscosity: Q Path® Coverquick 1000 has the lower viscosity (around 260 mPaS) and Q Path® Coverquick 4000 has the higher viscosity (around 920 mPaS).
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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®, Cervix Fixative
Supplier: Avantor
Microscopy and staining reagents, J.T.Baker®, Cervix spray fixative
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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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VWR® Q Path®, Slow Acting Decalcifiers
Supplier: VWR Chemicals
DC1 slow acting decalcifiers contain a mixture of formic acid and formalin.