The Acid Fast Bacteria (AFB) Stain Kit is intended for use in the histological visualization of Acid Fast Bacteria and Tubercle Bacilli. This kit is a rapid 15-minute procedure. The lipoid capsule of the acid-fast organism takes up carbol fuchsin and resists decolorization.
Acid Fast Organisms: Bright Red
Background: Light Green
Hematoxylin Mayer's (Lillie's Modification)
Hematoxylin, Mayer’s (Lillie’s Modification) – 125 ml (HMM125)
Bouin's Fluid