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Leishman Stain
CAS: 12627-53-1
| Catalog Number | Quantity |
|---|---|
| A11644.14 | 25 g |
Price (EUR)
41,40
Each
Chemical Identifiers
CAS12627-53-1
Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetFormPowder
CommentContains Eosin and Methylene Blue
lambda-max (UV-Vis)520-530nm (methanol)
Solution Test0.1% in methanol, clear blue solution with greenish fluorescence
lambda-max (UV-Vis)635-645nm (methanol)
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Leishman Stain is used to stain blood smears to identify parasites, leukocytes and trypanosomas. It is used in hematology and tropical medicine to differentiate and identify leukocytes. It acts like fluorescent stains for detection of malaria parasite. It is also used for bone marrow staining.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Leishman Stain is used to stain blood smears to identify parasites, leukocytes and trypanosomas. It is used in hematology and tropical medicine to differentiate and identify leukocytes. It acts like fluorescent stains for detection of malaria parasite. It is also used for bone marrow staining.
Solubility
Soluble in water (4 mg/ml), methanol (1 mg/ml), ethanol (4 mg/ml), and methyl cellosolve (20 mg/ml).
Notes
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances such as oxidizing agents.
Leishman Stain is used to stain blood smears to identify parasites, leukocytes and trypanosomas. It is used in hematology and tropical medicine to differentiate and identify leukocytes. It acts like fluorescent stains for detection of malaria parasite. It is also used for bone marrow staining.
Solubility
Soluble in water (4 mg/ml), methanol (1 mg/ml), ethanol (4 mg/ml), and methyl cellosolve (20 mg/ml).
Notes
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances such as oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- W B Leishman. Note on a Simple and Rapid Method of Producing Romanowsky Staining in Malarial and other Blood Films. British Medical Journal.1901, 2 (2125), 757-758.
- D K Mendiratta; K Bhutada; R Narang; P Narang. Evaluation of different methods for diagnosis of P. falciparum malaria. Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology.2006, 24 (1), 49-51.