What is the Grocotts Stain Kit? This stain kit is used to demonstrate fungi, basement membrane and some other organisms (e.g. Pneumocystis Carinii and histoplasma).

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Reliable and Reproducible Results: Backed by proven and documented protocols.

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General Information:

• Procedure Time: 105 minutes (approximate)
• Shelf Life: 3 Years (from date of manufacture)
• Silver Nitrate 2-8°C. Other reagents 15-25°C

Kit Contents:

• Chromic Acid 5% Solution x 2
• Hexamine (Methanamine) 3%
• Solution x 2
• Silver Nitrate 5% Solution
• Sodium Tetraborate 5% Solution x 2
• Sodium Metabisulphite 1% Solution
• Gold Chloride 0.1% Solution
• Sodium Thiosulphate 5% Solution
• Light Green 0.1% in 0.1% Acetic Acid

Results:

• Fungi, Pneumocystis, Melanin, Basement Membrane – Black
• Mucins, Glycogen – Beige/Grey
• Background – Pale Green