The Warthin-Starry Stain Kit is intended for use in the visualization of Spirochetes, Helicobacter pylori, Legionella pneumophila, and Cat Scratch Fever bacteria. This kit may be used on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections.
Helicobacter pylori: Black
Legionella pneumophila: Black
Spirochetes: Black
Cat Scratch Fever Bacteria: Black
Klebsiella: Brown/Black
Nuclei: Brown
Background: Yellow
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