Gram Staining Kit
Item Name Code (INC) 41248
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Additional Information for Gram Staining Kit
Gram Staining Kit is a type of diagnostic substance used in the field of microbiology. It is classified under the supply class "In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits And Sets" and belongs to the supply group "Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies".
Gram staining is a common laboratory technique used to differentiate and classify bacteria into two major groups: Gram-positive and Gram-negative. The Gram Staining Kit contains a set of reagents and materials necessary to perform this staining technique.
The kit typically includes the following components:
1. Crystal Violet: A purple dye that stains both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
2. Iodine: A mordant that helps to fix the crystal violet stain.
3. Decolorizer: Usually made of ethanol or acetone, it is used to remove the crystal violet stain from Gram-negative bacteria.
4. Safranin: A counterstain that stains Gram-negative bacteria pink or red.
5. Microscope slides: Used to prepare bacterial smears for staining.
6. Cover slips: Placed over the bacterial smears on the microscope slides.
7. Gram's iodine solution: A solution containing iodine and potassium iodide, used as a mordant in the Gram staining process.
8. Distilled water: Used for dilution and rinsing during the staining process.
9. Gram-positive and Gram-negative control slides: Used as reference slides to confirm the staining results.
The Gram Staining Kit is widely used in medical, dental, and veterinary laboratories to identify and classify bacteria based on their cell wall characteristics. This information is crucial for determining appropriate treatment strategies and understanding the nature of bacterial infections.
It is important to follow the instructions provided with the kit and maintain proper laboratory safety protocols while using the Gram Staining Kit.
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