Leishman Stain Kit

Ready to use combi kit each of Leishman Stain and Phosphate Buffer (pH 7) used in microscopy for staining blood smears.

Leishman stain is used in microscopy for staining blood smears. It provides excellent stain quality. It is generally used to differentiate and identify leucocytes, malaria parasites, and Trypanosoma. It is based on a methanolic mixture of "polychromed" methylene blue. (i.e., demethylated into various azures) and eosin. The methanolic stock solution is stable and also serves the purpose of directly fixing the smear eliminating a prefixing step. The buffer system consists of two salts: sodium hydrogen phosphate (Na₂HPO₄) and potassium dihydrogen phosphate (KH₂PO₄). Due to their concentration and pH, they provide a stable environment for staining.

**Formula adjusted, standardized to suit performance parameters

Appearance:

Leishman Stain: Blue colour solution

Phosphate Buffer (pH7): Clear colourless solution