Histology Chemicals & Reagents

Histology chemicals, including buffered formalin, play a crucial role in the preparation and preservation of biological specimens for microscopic examination. These chemicals are vital for researchers and pathologists who rely on accurate histological analyses to study tissue morphology and disease pathology. Buffered formalin, a widely used fixative, preserves tissue samples by cross-linking proteins, ensuring that cellular structures are maintained in their most lifelike state for detailed analysis. Histology chemicals provide a range of formulations that cater to specific preservation needs, ensuring that specimens are well-prepared for slicing, staining, and examination.

The availability of high-quality histology chemicals, equipment and supplies from trusted suppliers is essential for laboratories conducting medical research, diagnostics, and educational studies, where precision and reliability are of utmost importance.

Histology Chemicals & Reagents

Products (337)

Compare Tool

Select up to 3 products

  • Blood Bank Saline

    Azer Scientific

    Azer Scientific's blood blank saline solutions meet NCCLS specifications for standard isotonic sodium chloride solution for use in immunohematologic testing. The buffered saline is ideal for enhancing weak agglutination reactions in blood bank procedures. Both the standard and buffered solutions...

  • Deionized Water

    Reagent ACS grade water, for all standard pathology laboratory applications. Water is purified in-house in the StatLab state-of-the-art deionized water purification system. Incoming water is filtered and softened before it undergoes a reverse osmosis process. The water is further purified by UV,...

  • Acetone

    StatLab

    Common uses include removing mounting media, mordant, and a cleaning solvent.

  • Wright's Blood Stain, Histology Grade

    Use this hematologic stain to facilitate the differentiation of blood cell types in histological samples.

  • FD NeuroSilver™ Kit II

    FD NeuroTechnologies

    FD NeuroSilver™ Kit II is designed for the detection of degenerating neurons in fixed tissue sections of the central nervous system from experimental animals. The principle of this kit is based on the findings that some components of the neurons undergoing degeneration, such as lysosomes,...

  • Giemsa Stain Kit (May-Grunwald)

    The Giemsa Stain Kit (May-Grunwald) is intended for use in the visualization of cells present in hematopoietic tissues and certain microorganisms. This kit may be used on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded or frozen sections. Components: May-Grunwald Solution 500 mL; Giemsa Stock Solution 500 mL;...

  • EmbryoFix™

    FD NeuroTechnologies

    EmbryoFix™ is a ready-to-use fixative especially suitable for the fixation of embryonic tissues. This solution, consisting of phosphate-buffered paraformaldehyde and picric acid, is prepared mainly according to Zamboni and de Martino. The fixative is packaged in polyethylene vials of...

  • Clearant, Xylene

    Erie Scientific
  • High-Def Acid Rinse

    For both Vintage and Reserve stain line use. A glacial acid based formulation. Provides unparalleled crisp nuclear chromatin detail and eliminates any undesired background staining when used with Reserve and Vintage Hematoxylin. Premixed, safe, and ready-to-use. High–Def® is also available...

  • Fan Pad Formaldehyde Absorbant pads

    Specially treated pad that absorbs formaldehyde. After absorption, formaldehyde is converted to a non-hazardous polymer eliminating harmful vapors.

  • Ethanol, Denatured, Histology Grade

    A high-quality fixative and dehydrant that allows for optimal staining in histology applications.

  • Phosphate Buffered Saline 10X Concentrate, pH 7.2

    Phosphate Buffered Saline 10X Concentrate, Liter (0.1M) pH 7.2. MasterTech buffers are made from the highest quality chemicals using a specialized process which ensures exact pH levels. Accuracy is maintained through the use of a double-digit precision pH meter, calibrated against industry standard...

  • Hydrochloric Acid

    Reagent ACS grade. Concentration is 37.4% 16 oz.

  • Saturated Picric Acid Solution

    Saturated Picric Acid Solution is an aqueous reagent in many laboratory procedures. Running out of a component in your MasterTech Stain Kit? Replace your used or expiring item by purchasing an individual solution. Components are available in larger sizes to fit your rate of usage.

  • Auramine-O / Rhodamine B

    Optimized Tartrazine Counterstain provides more intense staining in less time than traditional tartrazine formulations and is a component in the MasterTech McDonald's Gram Stain Kit® .

  • Treosin™

    StatLab

    Slightly acidified combination of Eosin-Y with Orange-G and Acid Fuchsin. Suitable as replace-ment for routine eosin. Distinct shades of eosin easily obtained from bright red-orange (red blood cell’s and fibrin deposits) to bright red (collagen fibers and skeletal muscle) to red-pink (smooth...

  • Xylenes, histological grade

    Synonyms: Xylene mixture of isomers Molecular Formula: C8H10 Molecular Weight: 106.17 Linear Structural Formula: C6H4(CH3)2 MDL Number: MFCD00077264 Purity: >=75.0% (xylenes isomers) Melting Point: -34 C Density: 0.86 g/mL at 25 C (lit.) Refractive Index: n20/D 1.497 (lit.)

  • FD Tissue Cryoprotection Solution™

    FD Tissue Cryoprotection Solution™ is a specifically formulated buffer solution that prevents tissue from ice crystal damage during freezing* and preserves the best possible morphology and antigenicity of cells. It has been proven to greatly facilitate both sectioning and various histological...

  • Gram Stain Decolorizer

    Gram staining is used to differentiate of Gram-negative and Gram-positive microorganisms. Gram Decolorizer is a mixture of 25% Acetone and 75% Isopropanol solution, used for rapid decolorization before counterstaining.

  • Signature Series™ Hematoxylin 2

    Richard Allan Scientific

    Yield visually similar results to Gills 2 and 3 with Thermo Scientific™ Richard-Allan Scientific™ Signature Series Hematoxylin 2, a uniquely formulated product. No filtration required Stains up to 2500 slides per pint Part of the Signature Series Staining System Crisp, well-defined...

  • Iron Stain Kit

    Stains ferric iron in under 30 minutes. This kit is suitable in lieu of and comparable to the Perl’s Technique and Gomori’s Iron Reaction for staining ferric iron. The MasterTech Iron Stain is less hazardous than these procedures and provides more precise results by using lower strength...

  • 1% Ready to Use Diastase, 250mL

    1% Ready to Use Diastase, 250mL. Alpha-amylase determines if glycogen is present in a histology tissue section. (P.A.S. Glycogen Digestion)

  • SMALL INTESTINE Cntrls /Pk(25)

    SMALL INTESTINE Cntrls /Pk(25)

  • 12% Acetic Acid

    12% Acetic Acid is a component for the MasterTech Colloidal Iron Stain Kit.

Compare Tool

Select up to 3 products