AmScope Introduction to Microbiology Bacterial Growth and Staining Kit

SKU: SK-104

Availability: In Stock

Regular price $131.99 $109.99

Key Features

  • A comprehensive collection of tools and chemicals for growing bacteria
  • Includes all chemicals needed for Gram staining technique
  • Prepares 20 dishes
  • Instructions and data sheets included

The Introduction to Microbiology kit is a comprehensive collection of tools and chemicals for growing bacteria. An included manual will guide you through preparing Petri dishes with nutrients for collecting bacteria. Then the microorganisms can be stained and mounted on slides for observation. Everything you'll need is included.

This kit is designed for preliminary identification of bacteria types using the Gram staining-technique. A process using crystal violet stain, and Gram's iodine will identify Gram-positive bacteria, and safranin will identify Gram-negative.

Prop 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Methanol/Methyl isobutyl ketone, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Contents:

  • (20) Petri dishes
  • (20) sterile swabs
  • (2) 200ml bottles of Agar
  • (1) 30ml bottle of Gram's iodine solution with dropper
  • (1) 30ml bottle of crystal violet solution
  • (1) 30ml bottle of safranin solution
  • (1) 30ml bottle of methylene blue chloride solution
  • (4) 30ml bottle of ethanol
  • (72) glass slides
  • Instructions and data sheets
  • product condition NEW
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    The Introduction to Microbiology kit is a comprehensive collection of tools and chemicals for growing bacteria. An included manual will guide you through preparing Petri dishes with nutrients for collecting bacteria. Then the microorganisms can be stained and mounted on slides for observation. Everything you'll need is included.

    This kit is designed for preliminary identification of bacteria types using the Gram staining-technique. A process using crystal violet stain, and Gram's iodine will identify Gram-positive bacteria, and safranin will identify Gram-negative.

    Prop 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Methanol/Methyl isobutyl ketone, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

    Contents:

  • (20) Petri dishes
  • (20) sterile swabs
  • (2) 200ml bottles of Agar
  • (1) 30ml bottle of Gram's iodine solution with dropper
  • (1) 30ml bottle of crystal violet solution
  • (1) 30ml bottle of safranin solution
  • (1) 30ml bottle of methylene blue chloride solution
  • (4) 30ml bottle of ethanol
  • (72) glass slides
  • Instructions and data sheets