SKU: ES3403 | Special Order Item: No | Medical Device: No
The Precision Reticulum Stain Kit is intended for use in histological demonstration of reticular fibers. The main function of reticular fibers is to provide support. They are normally found throughout the body, particularly in liver, lymph node, spleen and kidney. Ammoniacal silver stains are the most commonly used methods for demonstration of reticular fibers.
Reticulum: Black
Nuclei: Red
Uses/Limitations:
– For In-Vitro Diagnostic use only
– Histological applications
– Do not use past expiration date
– Use caution when handling these reagents
Control Tissue:
– Liver
– Kidney
– Lymph Node
– Spleen
Required but not included:
Ammonium Hydroxide Solution, Concentrated
Graded Alcohols
Xylene
Preparation of Reagents Prior to Beginning:
1. Prepare working Ammoniacal Silver Solution using chemically cleaned glassware in a chemical fume hood as follows:
To 17ml of Distilled Water add one (10ml) vial of Silver Nitrate Solution (10%) and mix completely. Add 1ml of Concentrated Ammonium Hydroxide (Not Included in Kit) while continuously mixing. The mixture will initially turn brown and then become clear. Add 10ml of S(more…)
