Methylene Blue (Loeffler’s)
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Catalog number
S022-40X125ML
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Price
Please ask
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Size
40X125ML
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Description
Methylene Blue (Loeffler’s) is a readymade staining solution reported to be used in metachromatic staining
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Application
For microbiological / pathological laboratories, hospitals, research settings and educational institutes. These stains augment tissue morphology, demonstrate important cellular components, aid in the evaluation of diseases, and identifies pathogenic organisms.
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Classification
Acid Fast Stains
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Composition
Methylene blue 0.30 gm Ethyl alcohol, 95% 30.0 ml Distilled water 100.0 ml
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Appearance
Dark blue coloured solution
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Clarity
Clear without any particles.
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Microscopic Examination
Metachromatic staining is carried out where Methylene Blue is used as one of the stains and staining characteristic of organisms is observed under microscope by using oil immersion lens.
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Results
Metachromatic granules : Deep blue, Cytoplasm : Pale blue
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Storage
Store below 30°C in tightly closed container and away from bright light.
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Shelf Life
Use before expiry date on label.
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Properties
Blue has a wavelength of around 480 nm and will make your sample visible. If your sample is too concentrated you can dissolve it in water.
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Conjugation
Blue Substrate
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