Histology and cytology
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Resorcinol, C.I. 76505
Resorcin, 1.3-benzendiol. Used for differentiation between aldoses and ketoses in Seliwanoff’s test by staining ketose sugars dark red.
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Reticulin Contrast kit
Nine-reagent kit for detecting argyrophilic reticulin fibers according to Gordon and Sweets. The kit contains gold chloride solution that enhances visualization of reticulin fibers and it also contains Nuclear Fast Red (Kernechtrot) reagent that enables fine contrasting background.
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Reticulin kit
Seven-reagent kit for detecting argyrophilic reticulin fibers. It clearly differentiates between collagen and reticulin and nerve fibers and connective tissue. The main function of reticular fibers is to provide support and are normally found in liver, lymph nodes, spleen and kidneys.
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Rhodanine kit
Four-reagent kit for detecting copper and copper-associated protein (CAP) in patients suffering from Wilson’s disease. Abnormal copper accumulations are predominately found in liver tissue, but can also be found in the brain and cornea of the eyes.