This stain kit is used to demonstrate Gram-positive and Gram-negative microrganisms. The main principle of the technique is the increased thickness, chemical composition and functional integrity of the cell walls of gram positive bacteria, which when they die become gram negative.
- Certified for diagnostic use (IVD)
- UKAS compliant: ensuring your laboratory meets rigorous industry standards
- Pre-validated and verified: consistent performance, helping you save valuable time and resources
- Reliable and reproducible results: backed by proven and documented protocols
- Full Traceability: manufactured with a robust audit trail, ensuring complete transparency and compliance
- UKCA marked: guaranteed regulatory compliance in the UK market
- Procedure time: 18 minutes (approximate)
- Shelf life: 3 years (from date of manufacture)
- Storage temperature: 15 to 25°C
- Kit contents: crystal violet (0.5% aqueous), Gram's iodine, Gram differentiator x 2, Gram fuchsin (carbol fuchsin)
- Results:
- Gram-positive organisms - blue/black
- Gram-negative organisms - red/pink
- Nuclei - red/pink
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