AFB stain set is used for screening of M. tuberculosis and M. leprae.
Mycostain® is provided as a ready to use stain set. It is a standard Ziehl Neelsen Hot Stain Set for the screening of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from biological specimens. Infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis remains a major public health problem. The epidemic of tuberculosis and Multi-Drug Resistance (MDR) reflects the failure of public health and social programs towards prompt treatment of infected cases and screening of high-risk population. While culture, isolation and sensitivity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from patient groups using standard methods remain the gold standard for Mycobacterium tuberculosis detection and effective and swift treatment worldwide, Acid Fast Bacilli staining is the first line microscopic procedure performed towards this goal.
Reagent / Contents:
1. Mycostain® (A) – Ready to use Carbol Fuchsin Strong (1%).
2. Mycostain® (B) – Ready to use Acid Fast Decolorizer.
3. Mycostain® (C) – Ready to use Loeffler’s Methylene Blue..
Appearance:
Mycostain® Stain (A) – Dark pink coloured liquid
Mycostain® Stain (B) – Clear colourless liquid
Mycostain®Stain (C) – Dark Blue coloured liquid
