{"product_id":"globe-sternheimer-malbin-urine-sediment-stain-3810","title":"Sternheimer Malbin Urine Sediment Stain, 50 mL Dropper Bottle, 1\/Pack | Globe Scientific","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGlobe Scientific Sternheimer Malbin Urine Sediment Stain, 50 mL Dropper Bottle, 1\/Pack\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGlobe Scientific Sternheimer Malbin Urine Sediment Stain\u003c\/strong\u003e is a ready-to-use supravital reagent for enhancing the microscopic visualization of cells, casts, and crystals in urine sediment. Lab technologists rely on this stain for manual urinalysis, sediment cytology, and differentiation of leukocytes, epithelial cells, and renal casts that are difficult to resolve in unstained wet mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSternheimer-Malbin Urine Sediment Stain (supravital)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\/Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrystal violet \/ safranin aqueous stain formulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosure\/Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDropper-dispensing bottle cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-sterile, ready-to-use reagent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 bottle per pack (50 mL\/bottle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual microscopic urinalysis of centrifuged urine sediment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiation of leukocytes, including glitter cell identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisualization of renal tubular casts (hyaline, granular, cellular)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhancement of epithelial cell morphology in wet-mount preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinguishing red blood cells from yeast and crystal artifacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining and proficiency programs for clinical urinalysis bench staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChemical Resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReagent Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAqueous buffers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally compatible; may shift stain pH balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute bases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally compatible; may shift stain pH balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible; avoid excess dilution of working stain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcetonitrile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited compatibility; not intended for use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAromatic solvents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChlorinated solvents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Procurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase through labsupplies.com, an authorized Globe Scientific dealer shipping from US inventory. Each bottle carries lot numbers that support traceability for CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories. Institutional and grant-funded tiered pricing is available for high-volume urinalysis departments and reference labs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this stain ready to use or does it require dilution?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sternheimer-Malbin stain ships as a ready-to-use working reagent. Add a drop to resuspended urine sediment per your lab's validated procedure; no further dilution is required for routine microscopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the stain dispensed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 50 mL bottle features a dropper-style cap for controlled drop-by-drop addition to sediment preparations, minimizing waste and over-staining during manual urinalysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat cellular elements does this stain enhance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis supravital formulation improves contrast on leukocytes, epithelial cells, and renal casts, and aids differentiation of glitter cells. Crystals and red cells are also more readily distinguished from artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should the stain be stored?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore at room temperature away from direct light and tightly capped between uses. 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