Acid Fast Bacteria (AFB) Stain Kit

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

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Description

FAB-1 Kit Contents:
Carbol Fuchsin Solution, 125ml, Item #: CFZ125
Acid Alcohol Solution (0.5%), 500ml, Item #: AAL500
Light Green Solution, 125ml, Item #: LGA125

FAB-2 Kit Contents:
Carbol Fuchsin Solution, 30ml, Item #: CFZ030
Acid Alcohol Solution (0.5%), 30ml x2, Item #: AAL030
Light Green Solution, 30ml, Item #: LGA030

FAB-500 Kit Contents:
Carbol Fuchsin Solution, 500ml, Item #: CFZ500
Acid Alcohol Solution (0.5%), 500ml x2, Item #: AAL500
Light Green Solution, 500ml, Item #: LGA500