Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Leishman Stain

Catalog number: A11644.14
25 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Leishman Stain

Catalog number: A11644.14
25 g, Each
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Catalog number: A11644.14
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Chemical Identifiers

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12627-53-1
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Contains Eosin and Methylene Blue
lambda-max (UV-Vis)
520-530nm (methanol)
Solution Test
0.1% in methanol, clear blue solution with greenish fluorescence
lambda-max (UV-Vis)
635-645nm (methanol)

Description

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.
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