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The counterstain for PAS is hematoxylin which stains nucleic acids blue.
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Is carbol fuchsin the same as safranin?
No. safranin is the classic stain used in gram staining. Concentrated Carbol Fushin is mainly used for the ZN staining procedure to stain organisms such as Vibrio cholerae and Cryptosporidium. Diluted Carbol Fushin can however be used as a replacement counterstain for Safranin in the gram stain.
Could other dyes be used as a counterstain?
no
What is stained with primary dye?
Bacterial smears that are undergoing some type of differential staining method are stained with a primary dye. Primary dye typically refers to a Crystal-voilet stain that is used in the gram staining procedure to color all cells purple. After a mordant (iodine-makes the dye complex less soluble), decolorizer, and a counterstain are added to the primary dye, a person can view the slide under a microscope in order to distinguish gram-positive bacteria from gram-negative bacteria. The cell wall of gram-negative bacteria will not retain the primary dye and be washed away with the decolorizer. Gram-neg. bacteria will then take on the counterstain providing contrast between the two types of bacteria when viewed under a microscope.
What is staining rack?
Staining rack is used to hold many glass slides at a time. By putting slides on a staining rack, you can pour dye simultaneously and it will help to reduce extra dye or stain.
Why is safrinin used in gram staining?
as a couterstain
Is carbol fuchsin the same as safranin?
No. safranin is the classic stain used in gram staining. Concentrated Carbol Fushin is mainly used for the ZN staining procedure to stain organisms such as Vibrio cholerae and Cryptosporidium. Diluted Carbol Fushin can however be used as a replacement counterstain for Safranin in the gram stain.
Could other dyes be used as a counterstain?
no
What dye is used in counterstain?
i wouldn't have asked you if i know it
What is aldehydes in PAS stain?
Aldehydes are what create the color in any stain; especially the PAS stain. In reference, the aldehyde are the pigments that can cause permanent staining in a fabric.
What is the purpose of differential staining?
differential staining is a staining technique used to stain colorless bacteria against a dark background.
Uses of staining rack?
used to hold the glass glides while staining them. (:
What so endospore stain have in common with the acid-fast stain?
One thing that endospore stains have in common with the acid fast stain is that heat primary stain penetration. Another thing that endospore stains have in common with acid fast stains are counterstain.
What is the meaning of stain for?
meaning of counterstain
What is the difference between leishman staining and giemsa staining?
Leishman staining is used for staining blood in microscopy and its purpose is to both identify and differentiate trypanosomas, leucocytes and malaria parasites. Giesma staining is used to stain DNA region, specifically chromosomes in order to locate aberrations like rearrangement and translocations.
What is the function of staining jar?
There are several uses for a staining jar. In microscopy, it is used for staining tissues and cells for slides. After being stained with dyes or stains, the specimens can also be placed in the jar to look for certain aspects.
What is stained with primary dye?
Bacterial smears that are undergoing some type of differential staining method are stained with a primary dye. Primary dye typically refers to a Crystal-voilet stain that is used in the gram staining procedure to color all cells purple. After a mordant (iodine-makes the dye complex less soluble), decolorizer, and a counterstain are added to the primary dye, a person can view the slide under a microscope in order to distinguish gram-positive bacteria from gram-negative bacteria. The cell wall of gram-negative bacteria will not retain the primary dye and be washed away with the decolorizer. Gram-neg. bacteria will then take on the counterstain providing contrast between the two types of bacteria when viewed under a microscope.
Which step of a gram stain can be omitted without affecting determination of the reaction?
you can omit the last step - the safranin counterstain
