AmScope Vital Stain Kit - 7 Stains for Microscope Slides

SKU: SK-6

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Regular price $59.99 $49.99

Key Features

  • This is a most complete general slide staining chemical set for general biology microscope slides
  • All stains come in convenient dropper bottles
  • MSDS sheets are included
  • 7 30mL bottles of chemicals included, full list below
  • Stains: Bismarck Brown, Brilliant Cresyl Blue, Cupric Acetate, Cupric Sulfate, Janus Green, Methylene Blue, Neutral Red

The vital stain kit is a most general slide staining set for general biology. Vital staining refers to a technique where a dye, or series of dyes, are used to stain cells and tissue for observation under the microscope. These stains are chosen specifically because of their ability to be used on living cells without killing them. The stain kit includes 30mL of each of the following stains in a 1% alcohol solution:

Bismarck Brown

Brilliant Cresyl Blue

Cupric Acetate

Cupric Sulfate

Janus Green

Methylene Blue

Neutral Red

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stain Bismarck Brown, Brilliant Cresyl Blue, Cupric Acetate, Cupric Sulfate, Janus Green, Methylene Blue, Neutral Red

AmScope products are warranted against manufacturer’s defects in material and workmanship from the original date of purchase, for the following years: 


• Five Year Warranty for Microscopes: All our microscopes come with a five (5) year factory warranty against manufacturing defects, covering labor and parts. 
• Ten Year Warranty for Euromex Microscopes: All our Euromex microscopes come with a ten (10) year factory warranty against manufacturing defects, covering labor and parts.
• One Year Warranty for Telescopes: All our telescopes come with a one (1) year warranty, except when specified in the description. 
• One Year Warranty for Accessories: All our microscope accessories (USB cameras, illuminators, illumination, dust covers, and etc.) come with a one (1) year warranty, except when specified in the description.
• One Year Warranty for Items labeled as “Product Ships From Manufacturer”: All products that are shipped directly from the manufacturer come with a one (1) year warranty, except when specified in the description. 

Warranty does not apply for consumable accessories and parts such as bulbs, batteries, fuses, cords, optical components or any add-on accessories such as mechanical specimen holders that are not built into the microscope stage as an integral part of the original manufacture, etc. Warranty does not cover microscopes, lenses cameras or other accessories that have become inoperable due to dirt or damage due to misuse or lack of maintenance. 

Note: Buyers are responsible for return shipping and handling cost for warranty services. Our warranty covers parts and labor only.

The vital stain kit is a most general slide staining set for general biology. Vital staining refers to a technique where a dye, or series of dyes, are used to stain cells and tissue for observation under the microscope. These stains are chosen specifically because of their ability to be used on living cells without killing them. The stain kit includes 30mL of each of the following stains in a 1% alcohol solution:

Bismarck Brown

Brilliant Cresyl Blue

Cupric Acetate

Cupric Sulfate

Janus Green

Methylene Blue

Neutral Red

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