ORCEIN FOR MICROSCOPY
It is also used for sex chromatin staining, nuclear staining and demonstration of hepatic inclusions, especially of hepatitis B antigen.
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Key facts
- Product
- ORCEIN FOR MICROSCOPY
- Part No.
- RXSOL-60-6605-141
- Category
- Lab Chemical
- Supplier
- Muscat Chemical, Barka, South Al Batinah, Oman
- Delivery
- Muscat, Sohar, Salalah, Duqm, Nizwa, Sur, Barka and Gulf ports
- Documents
- MSDS and TDS on request
- Pricing
- Quote on request — contact us or WhatsApp +968 77333599
Orcein is also used as a stain in microscopy to visualize chromosomes, elastic fibers, Hepatitis B surface antigens, and copper-associated proteins.
Dosage
Aceto-orcein stain turns chromosomes a purple-red colour. This stain can be prepared from powder or purchased as solution; staining is best with freshly prepared stain as, over time, the stain precipitates and changes colour from a deep red or burgundy colour to a brownish colou.