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Results
gram-positive microorganisms
gram-negative microorganisms
Microscopy
blue-violet
pink to red
Gram-color
Checking the staining set
The staining set may be checked with gram-positive bacteria (staphylococci)
and gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli). Cultures taken from a culture
medium following 18-24 hours of incubation should be used.
Technical note
The microscope used should meet the requirements of a medical diagnostic
laboratory.
Sample preparations
Mode of action
Diagnostics
Storage
The staining kit must be stored at +15C to +25C. After the first opening of
the bottle the contents can be used up to the expiry date when stored at
+15C to +25C.
500 ml
500 ml
each 500 ml
500 ml
Single reagents
Shelf-life
In order to avoid errors, the staining process must be carried out by an expert.
Only for professional use.
National guidelines for work safety and quality assurance must be followed.
Microscopes equipped according to the standard must be used.
If necessary use a standard centrifuge suitable for medical diagnostic
laboratory.
Capacity
The kit is sufficient for up to 250 preparations.
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Gram-staining
4
5
20 sec
5-10 sec
6
7
8
9
30 sec
1 min
1 min
5 min
Individual reagents
Step
1
2
3
Solution
crystal violet
running tap water
Lugol's solution
stabilized
running tap water
decolorisation solution
running tap water
safranin solution
running tap water
(dry at 50C)
1 l, 2.5 l
100 ml, 500 ml, 2.5 I
Notes
Filter after
three runs
Discard
after 5 runs
Auxiliaries
Cat. No. 1.07961
Cat. No.1.15577
Cat. No.1.04699
Cat. No. 1.06965
Cat. No.1.15525
Entellan new
(rapid covering agent)
Immersion oil
acc. to ISO 8036 mod.
Immersion oil
Oil of cedar wood
RINGER-tablets
Safety classification
Cat. No. 1.11885.0001
Solution 1 or Cat. No. 1.09218, Solution 2 or Cat. No, 1.00567 or Cat. No.
1.09261, Solution 3/4 or Cat. No.1.10218 , Solution 5 or Cat. No. 1.09217
Please observe the hazard classification on the label and the information
given in the safety data sheet.
The Merck safety data sheet is available on the Internet and on request.
C2H6O
C3H60
1l =
634 g/l
159 g/l
0.79 kg