Alcian Blue (pH 2.5) Staining Kit

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The Alcian Blue (pH 2.5) Stain Kit is intended for use in the histological visualization of sulfated and carboxylated acid mucopolysaccharides and sulfated and carboxylated sialomucins (glycoproteins).

Acidic Sulfated Mucosubstances: Blue
Hyaluronic Acid: Blue
Sialomucins: Blue
Nuclei: Red
Background: Pink

Control: Intestine or Colon.

Contents: Alcian Blue Solution (pH 2.5), 250ml
Acetic Acid Solution, 500ml
Nuclear Fast Red, 250 ml

AFR-1 Kit Contents:
Alcian Blue Solution pH 2.5, 250ml, Item #: ANC250
Nuclear Fast Red - Enhanced Stability, 250ml, Item #: NFS250
Acetic Acid Solution, 500ml, Item #: AAG500

AFR-2 Kit Contents:
Alcian Blue pH 2.5, 30ml, Item #: ANC030
Nuclear Fast Red - Enhanced Stability, 30ml, Item #: NFS030
Acetic Acid Solution, 30ml x 2, Item #: AAG030

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Instructions For Use

Material Safety Data Sheets

SKU: AFR-1
Alcian Blue (pH 2.5) Staining Kit - -1 Kit (Standard)
SKU: AFR-2
Alcian Blue (pH 2.5) Staining Kit - -2 Kit (Dropper Tips)