Gram Stain Advanced™ Kits

Used to stain microorganisms from cultures or specimens by the differential Gram method. Produces Gram stains with brighter more distinct colors.

Features & Benefits:

Create vivid Gram-positives:

• Gram-positive organisms retain their deep blue stain; even those that are easily decolorized, such as Bacillus spp. You don’t need to worry about over-decolorizing

Brighten Gram-negatives:

• Gram-negative organisms will appear brighter with better definition at the edges
• The stained cells are less likely to be over-washed
• Anaerobes, especially Fusobacterium spp. will be a darker red than with conventional stains
• You will also notice a marked improvement with other Gram-negatives, such as Neisseria spp

Differentiate mixed cultures:

• When mixed on a slide, Gram-positives and negatives will be easier to distinguish, due to an overall brighter stain

Save time:

• No mixing or breaking of ampules is required
• All stains are ready-to-use and have a two year shelf life from date of manufacture

Gram Stain Kit Advanced™ Kit includes:

• Hucker's Crystal Violet
• Iodine, stabilized
• Decolorizer, Fast, 75% acetone, 25% alcohol
• Counterstain, Advanced