Alcian Blue – PAS Stain Kit

The Alcian Blue – PAS Stain Kit is intended for use in the simultaneous histological visualization of sulfated and carboxylated acid mucopolysaccharides, sulfated and carboxylated sialomucins (glycoproteins) and neutral mucins.

Acidic Sulfated Mucosubstances: Blue
Hyaluronic Acid: Blue
Sialomucins: Blue
Neutral Mucins: Magenta
Mixtures of Acidic and Neutral Mucins: Blue – Mauve depending on dominant entity.

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Description

APS-1 Kit Contents:
Acetic Acid Solution (3%), 125ml x2, Item #: AAG125
Alcian Blue Solution pH 2.5, 250ml, Item #: ANC250
Periodic Acid Solution (1%), 250ml, Item #: PAQ250
Schiff’s Solution, 250ml, Item #: SRF250
Hematoxylin, Mayer’s (Lillie’s), 125ml x2, Item #: HMM125

APS-2 Kit Contents:
Acetic Acid Solution (3%), 30ml, Item #: AAG030
Alcian Blue Solution pH 2.5, 30ml, Item #: ANC030
Periodic Acid Solution (1%), 30ml, Item #: PAQ030
Schiff’s Solution, 30ml, Item #: SRF030
Hematoxylin, Mayer’s (Lillie’s), 30ml, Item #: HMM030