Mucicarmine Stain Kit (Modified Southgate’s)

Mucicarmine Stain Kit (Modified Southgate’s) is intended for use in the histological visualization of acid mucopolysacharides in tissue sections. This product is useful in distinguishing mucin negative undifferentiated squamous cell lesions from mucin positive adenocarcinomas. In addition, this product will stain the mucopolysaccharide capsule of Cryptococcus neoformans.

Mucin: Pink/Red
Capsule of Cryptococcus: Red
Nuclei: Black/Blue
Other tissue components: Yellow

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Description

SMS-1 Kit Contents:
Hematoxylin, Mayer’s, 125ml, Item #: HMM125
Bluing Reagent, 125ml, Item #: BRT125
Mucicarmine Solution, 125ml, Item #: SMG125
Tartrazine Solution, 125ml, Item #: TZQ125

SMS-2 Kit Contents:
Hematoxylin, Mayer’s, 30ml, Item #: HMM030
Bluing Reagent, 30ml, Item #: BRT030
Mucicarmine Solution, 30ml, Item #: SMG030
Tartrazine Solution, 30ml, Item #: TZQ030