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
Cytoplasmic Stains
Differentiating Solution (Acid Alcohol) - 95%
Differentiating Solution (Acid Alcohol) – 95% – 500 ml (DSN500)