Staining kit LH: van GIESON staining (without core staining)

The staining kit LH: van GIESON staining (without nuclear staining) finds its application mainly in the histological examination of food. It enables a detailed analysis of tissue structures, with collagen fibers shown in red and muscle tissue in yellow.

The particular suitability of this kit lies in the specific staining of collagen fibers, which play an important role in the evaluation of meat and sausage products. By differentiating collagen and muscle tissue, conclusions can be drawn about the quality and processing of the product.

The kit consists of a picrofuchsin solution, a red dye that specifically interacts with collagen fibers. Due to the influence of the dye, collagen fibers take on a red coloration, while muscle tissue appears yellowish.

The mode of action of van GIESON staining is based on the specific binding of the dye to collagen fibers. The staining is caused by the dye picrofuchsin, which is dissolved in the solution and binds to the collagen fibers. Due to the specific binding of the dye to the fibers, they become visible and can be analyzed under the microscope. This staining kit is an essential tool in food control and quality assurance.