Orcein Stain Kit (For Hepatitis B and Elastic Fibers)

The Orcein Stain may be used in histology procedures for the visualization of Hepatitis B surface Antigen (HBsAg), elastic fibers, and copper associated proteins. HBsAg appears as irregular shaped aggregates in the cytoplasmic region of the cells. This reagent may be used on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections.

HBsAg: Dark Red/Brown
Elastic Fibers: Dark Red/Brown
Copper Assoc. Proteins: Dark Red/Brown
Background: Light Reddish/Purple

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HBK-1 Kit Contents:
Potassium Permanganate Sol. (5%), 30ml, Item #: PPG030
Sulfuric Acid Solution (3%), 30ml, Item #: SAQ030
Oxalic Acid Solution (2%), 125ml, Item #: OQB125
Orcein Solution, 125ml, Item #: OAA125
Differentiating Solution, 125ml, Item #: DSA125

HBK-2 Kit Contents:
Potassium Permanganate Sol. (5%), 30ml, Item #: PPG030
Sulfuric Acid Solution (3%), 30ml, Item #: SAQ030
Oxalic Acid Solution (2%), 30m, Item #: OQB030
Orcein Solution, 30ml x2, Item #: OAA030
Differentiating Solution, 30ml, Item #: DSA030