Stains for amyloid deposits in less than 15 minutes. This kit is commonly used to stain for primary, secondary, myeloma-associated, or tumor-associated amyloidosis. Alkaline Congo Red Solution serves as the primary stain, producing pink to red amyloid deposits with blue nuclei counterstained by Hematoxylin. 100ml Stain Kit yields between 36 and 45 slides. Pint Stain Kit yields between 144-225 slides. Slide Yields assume maximum slides stained per run, maximum runs per use. Actual Slide Yields may vary.
- 100ml Kit Consists of: Alkaline Congo Red Solution pint, Alkaline Alcohol Solution pint, Modified Mayer's Hematoxylin 100ml, Sodium Hydroxide Solution 30ml.
- Pint Kit Consists of: Alkaline Congo Red Solution 2 pints, Alkaline Alcohol Solution 2 pints, Modified Mayer's Hematoxylin pint, Sodium Hydroxide Solution 100ml.
All kit components are available for purchase individually. Both kits are sealed with a tamper-evident label for quality assurance. All kit components should be stored in a dry environment between 15º C and 30º C. Please review all component labels to ensure correct storage temperature.
American MasterTech recommends using Amyloid Control Slides.
- KTACR 100ml Stain Kit yields between 36-45 slides.
- KTACRPT Pint Stain Kit yields between 144-225 slides.