Bone Marrow Stain Kit for Iron - Solution I - 5% Potassium Ferrocyanide (1 Gallon)

• Solution I Potassium Ferrocyanide, 2%
• Solution II Hydrochloric Acid, 1%

CONTENTS: Potassium Ferrocyanide, HCl

FOR IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY.

RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE: Working Solution: Just prior to use, mix 12 ml of Sol. I with 36 ml of Sol. II. Fix preparation for 10 minutes in methanol. Stain for 10 minutes either by placing in a coplin jar or pouring directly over slide. Rinse slides with distilled or deionized water. Do not use tap water. Allow to drain and dry. Coverslip if desired.

NOTE: The use of chemically clean glassware and plastic-tipped or paraffin-coated forceps is suggested.

RESULTS: Hemosiderin and ferritin stain blue and is usually reported as either negative or 1+ to 5+. Iron in hemoglobin is unstained.

Safety Data Sheet - 5% Potassium Ferrocyanide