Armand solution stains the background of the preparation blue.Carbol fuschin stains the mycobacteria pink.
Bacteriology – staining with Kit Quick-TB allows detection of mycobacteria, also called AFB (acid-alcohol fast bacilli) through a cold and fast staining technique.

Application

Armand solution 125ml
Carbolic fuschin RAL 125ml

Kit Contents

Using this kit avoids heating slides and breathing carbolic toxic fumes. This staining is very quick and usable on all types of substrates (expectorations, cultures, etc.). The sensitivity is equal to the one obtained with classical hot methods. Mycobacteria appear pink against the blue background of the slide.

Fast Cold Staining

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