Reagents & supplies
Reagents & supplies catalogue
Everything needed to perform each method - reagents, kits, consumables, equipment and controls - listed industry-wise or item-wise, with links to the manufacturer's or distributor's page.
Bacteriology and microbiologyGram stain including Sandiford modification20 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Crystal violet | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Iodine | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Decolorizer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Separate pyronin Y/malachite-green counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Method-compatible fixative | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Immersion oil | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional ready-made Gram set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Sandiford counterstain is a separate variant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated fixed positive | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Negative control slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Bacteriology and microbiologyGram stain of vaginal smears18 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Crystal violet | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Gram iodine | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Decolorizer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Validated Gram counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fixation reagent if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Immersion oil | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional complete Gram stain set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated fixed Gram controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Vaginal-smear reference slides for the laboratory scoring scheme | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Bacteriology and microbiologyZiehl-Neelsen and Kinyoun18 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Ready-made ZN or Kinyoun carbol-fuchsin set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched acid decolorizer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Methylene-blue or green counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fixation supplies as validated | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional complete ZN | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Kinyoun stain kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Method-approved slide heater if required | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated fixed positive | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Negative control slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Bacteriology and microbiologyAuramine phenol and auramine rhodamine17 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Auramine-phenol | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Auramine-rhodamine | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched acid-alcohol decolorizer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Specified background counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent-grade water | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional fluorochrome acid-fast stain kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated fixed acid-fast positive/negative slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Filter/illumination QC | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Bacteriology and microbiologyModified Kinyoun for Nocardia and Fite-Faraco for tissue21 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Carbol fuchsin | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched mild decolorizer/counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Tissue stain set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Lipid-preserving clearant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Nuclear counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional modified acid-fast smear kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fite tissue kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Tissue sections for Fite | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Histology access for Fite | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated fixed positive | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Negative control slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Bacteriology and microbiologyEndospore, capsule, flagella, Albert, Neisser and Loeffler stains17 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Malachite-green/safranin set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Capsule: negative/contrast stain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Flagella: matched mordant/dye set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Separate premixed systems | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional separate method-specific sets | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| No universal kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Fixed reference slides showing the selected structure | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Method-negative control | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Bacteriology and microbiologyGiménez, Köster, Stamp and Macchiavello15 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Ready-made Giménez | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Köster | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stamp | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Macchiavello stain system with its specified fixative/counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Specialist method-specific set only if locally validated | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Reference-laboratory validated fixed positive/negative slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Bacteriology and microbiologyWarthin-Starry, Steiner, Dieterle, Brown-Brenn and Brown-Hopps23 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Matched impregnation/developer/toner reagents | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Tissue-Gram: crystal violet | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Iodine | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Decolorizer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Method-compatible fixative | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Alcohol/clearing reagents | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible mounting medium | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional Warthin-Starry | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Steiner | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dieterle | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Tissue-Gram kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Adhesive slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Tissue cassettes or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining vessels | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Microtome/tissue-processing access or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Chemical ventilation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated positive | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Negative tissue control sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent control where relevant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Bacteriology and microbiologyBacterial direct fluorescent antibody assays17 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Target-specific fluorescent antibody | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Assay-approved fixative | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Wash buffer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Antifade mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Validated target-specific DFA kit/component system required | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Assay substrate slides or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dilution tubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Humid chamber | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Assay-specific fixed positive/negative slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Background control | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Bacteriology and microbiologyIndirect immunofluorescence serology17 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Purchased fixed antigen substrates | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Class-specific anti-human fluorescent conjugate | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Sample diluent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Wash buffer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Target-specific IFA kit or validated complete component set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Assay substrate slides or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dilution tubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Humid chamber | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Assay-specific positive/negative control sera or fixed reference slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fluorescence system QC | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Bacteriology and microbiologyFISH and PNA FISH20 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Target-labelled DNA/PNA probes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible fixation/pretreatment | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Hybridization/wash reagents | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Nuclear counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Antifade mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Validated target-specific FISH/PNA-FISH probe system | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Assay substrate slides or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dilution tubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Humid chamber | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Probe-compatible slides/sealant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Hybridization system | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Imaging software | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Fixed target-positive/negative material | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Probe/background controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Bacteriology and microbiologySYTO 9 with propidium iodide, DAPI and acridine orange19 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| SYTO 9/PI membrane-integrity pair | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Separate DAPI or acridine orange for their own endpoints | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Suitable buffer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional research membrane-integrity kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Nuclear dyes are separate options | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Assay substrate slides or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dilution tubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Humid chamber | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Imaging chambers or flow tubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible reader/cytometer if used | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Unstained/single-dye controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fluorescence QC beads | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Validated assay reference material | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Bacteriology and microbiologyMcFadyean stain and Vincent stain15 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Reference-method McFadyean reagent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Separate Vincent stain set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fixation/mounting supplies specified by the designated laboratory | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Separate laboratory-approved stain systems | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| No universal combined kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Designated-laboratory fixed reference slides only | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
VirologyH&E, Giemsa, Papanicolaou and Tzanck preparations19 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Haematoxylin/eosin | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Haematoxylin/OG/EA | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Selected Romanowsky set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched fixative | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Clearant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional H&E | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pap | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Romanowsky set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Known fixed cytology/tissue morphology controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
VirologyUranyl acetate or phosphotungstic acid negative stain EM16 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Microscopy-grade uranyl acetate | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Validated phosphotungstic-acid contrast | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent water | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Optional grid treatment reagent under facility SOP | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional prepared EM contrast reagent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| No universal kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Coated EM grids | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Grid boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fine forceps | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Disposable dropsheets/pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| TEM | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| EM support facility | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Suitable chemical ventilation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Reference grid | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Unstained/background grid | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Instrument calibration specimen | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
VirologyDFA and shell vial immunofluorescence16 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Target-specific fluorescent antibody | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Assay fixation/wash reagents | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fluorescence mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Validated viral IF detection system | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Shell-vial service requirements confirmed separately | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Assay substrate slides or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dilution tubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Humid chamber | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Assay-supplied fixed positive/negative controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
VirologyRabies DFA and immunohistochemistry18 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Designated-laboratory DFA conjugate/buffer/mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Validated IHC antibody | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Chromogen | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Counterstain system | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Reference-laboratory-approved rabies DFA | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| IHC system | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Assay substrate slides or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dilution tubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Humid chamber | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| IHC sections/adhesive slides if selected | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| IHC/brightfield equipment if selected | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Reference-laboratory fixed positive/negative control preparations | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
VirologyEBV and VZV IFA serology; historical HIV IFA18 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Corresponding fixed substrate | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Anti-human fluorescent Ig | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Diluent/wash | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Historical HIV IFA: no routine procurement recommendation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Separate validated EBV/VZV IFA kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| No routine HIV IFA recommendation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Assay substrate slides or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dilution tubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Humid chamber | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Assay-specific positive/negative control sera or fixed reference slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fluorescence system QC | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
MycologyLactophenol cotton blue; KOH clearing; India ink17 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Lactophenol cotton blue | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| KOH clearing reagent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Microscopy India ink | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent water | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional prepared fungal mount/clearing reagents | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Not a single mixture | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Fixed fungal morphology control slide | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Negative/background preparation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
MycologyMelzer reagent and iodine preparations16 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Ready-made Melzer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Selected iodine reagent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Specimen-compatible mount medium | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional specialist iodine reagent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| No required diagnostic kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Verified material with known iodine reaction | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent blank | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
MycologyCalcofluor white and other optical brighteners18 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Calcofluor white | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| KOH where part of the selected method | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Optional kit counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent water | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional fungal fluorescence set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Other brighteners require validation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Fixed fungal-positive | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Negative slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fluorescence QC | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
MycologyGrocott GMS, PAS and PAS with diastase25 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Matched methenamine-silver/oxidizer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Toner | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Light-green system | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Periodic acid | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Schiff | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Haematoxylin | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| DPAS adds diastase | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Method-compatible fixative | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Alcohol/clearing reagents | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible mounting medium | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional separate GMS | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| PAS/diastase kits | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Adhesive slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Tissue cassettes or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining vessels | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Microtome/tissue-processing access or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Chemical ventilation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Controlled heating apparatus if required | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated positive | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Negative tissue control sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent control where relevant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Paired PAS/DPAS reference sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
MycologyMucicarmine17 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Prepared mucicarmine | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Nuclear | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Selected background counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Method-compatible fixative | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Alcohol/clearing reagents | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible mounting medium | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional mucicarmine stain set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Adhesive slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Tissue cassettes or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining vessels | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Microtome/tissue-processing access or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Chemical ventilation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Mucin-positive tissue | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Suitable negative tissue | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
MycologyPneumocystis DFA, modified Giemsa and rapid Field stain18 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Target conjugate/buffer/mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched buffer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Separate A/B set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible fixation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Separate Pneumocystis DFA | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Cytological stain kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fluorescence microscope for DFA | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Fixed target-positive/negative slides matched to method | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
ParasitologyGiemsa thick and thin blood films16 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Giemsa | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Buffered reagent water | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Acetone-free methanol for thin-film method | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Immersion oil | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional validated Giemsa blood-film set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated reference blood-film slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain/buffer QC material | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
ParasitologyWright, Field and Leishman stains17 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Wright | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Field A/B | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Leishman set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matching buffer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible methanol fixative | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Immersion oil | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional specimen-appropriate Romanowsky/Field set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Fixed parasite reference slides matched to selected stain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
ParasitologyTrichrome, iron haematoxylin, Lugol and D Antoni iodine20 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Trichrome | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Iron-haematoxylin set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fixative | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Differentiator | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Clearant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Wet mount: Lugol | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| D’Antoni iodine | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional separate permanent-stain kit or iodine reagent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Fixed protozoal reference slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Negative preparation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
ParasitologyModified acid fast stain16 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Kinyoun carbol fuchsin | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Methanol | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched acid-alcohol decolorizer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Malachite-green counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional modified acid-fast stool stain set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated fixed coccidian-positive/negative slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
ParasitologyModified hot safranin16 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Modified safranin reagent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Methanol-based fixation reagent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Malachite-green counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional validated coccidian hot-safranin set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Approved controlled heating apparatus | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated fixed coccidian-positive/negative slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
ParasitologyChromotrope 2R modified trichrome and quick hot Gram chromotrope19 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Chromotrope-2R system/differentiator | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Quick Gram-chromotrope: its Gram | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Chromotrope systems | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched fixation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Alcohol/clearant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional microsporidia set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Hot Gram-chromotrope also needs specified Gram components | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Controlled heating apparatus for hot variant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated fixed microsporidia-positive/negative slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
ParasitologyCalcofluor and Uvitex 2B18 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Calcofluor white | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Uvitex 2B | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible buffer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Mountant if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional optical-brightener screening set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Fixed microsporidial slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Negative/background | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fluorescence controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
ParasitologyGiardia and Cryptosporidium DFA16 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| FITC Giardia/Cryptosporidium antibodies | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Eriochrome-black counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Wash buffer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Supplied mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| MERIFLUOR Cryptosporidium/Giardia | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Validated complete DFA system | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Treated slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer loops | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Humid chamber | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Kit-validated fixed positive/negative reference preparations | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
ParasitologyParasite IFA serology; acridine orange QBC18 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Fixed antigen substrate | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fluorescent anti-human Ig | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Buffers | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Proprietary acridine-orange capillary system | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Target-specific IFA | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible QBC consumables | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Separate workflows | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| IFA slides/coverslips/tubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dedicated QBC capillaries | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Floats | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Holders | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dedicated capillary centrifuge/reader for QBC | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| IFA controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Manufacturer-compatible fixed/reference QBC controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Haematology and transfusionWright, Wright-Giemsa, May-Grünwald-Giemsa, Leishman and Diff-Quik20 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Wright/Wright-Giemsa | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| MGG | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Leishman | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Rapid Romanowsky set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched buffer/fixation reagent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Immersion oil | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional selected Romanowsky set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Rapid variants have separate eosin/thiazine solutions | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Optional validated blood-film stainer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Fixed blood/marrow reference films | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain-lot reference | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Haematology and transfusionNew methylene blue and brilliant cresyl blue17 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| New methylene blue | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Brilliant cresyl blue supravital reagent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible diluent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Immersion oil | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional reticulocyte stain set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Microtubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated reticulocyte reference material | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Known-count slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Haematology and transfusionCrystal violet and inclusion stains16 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Crystal violet | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Selected inclusion stain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Validated buffer/diluent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Immersion oil | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional inclusion-specific supravital reagent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Microtubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated inclusion-positive/negative reference preparations | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Haematology and transfusionPerls Prussian blue14 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Potassium-ferrocyanide iron reagent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched acid | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Nuclear-red counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible fixation/mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional Perls/Prussian-blue set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Adhesive slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Tissue cassettes or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining vessels | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Microtome/tissue-processing access or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Chemical ventilation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Known iron-positive/negative control sections or films | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Haematology and transfusionGomori reticulin and marrow fibrosis assessment21 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Reticulin silver-impregnation set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched oxidizer/reducer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Toner | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Silver-fixing reagent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Optional nuclear counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Method-compatible fixative | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Alcohol/clearing reagents | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible mounting medium | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional Gomori/Gordon-Sweets-type reticulin kit selected by SOP | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Adhesive slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Tissue cassettes or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining vessels | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Clean metal-free vessels | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Microtome/tissue-processing access or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Chemical ventilation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated positive | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Negative tissue control sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent control where relevant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Haematology and transfusionKleihauer-Betke acid elution and fetal cell flow cytometry21 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Acid-elution stain/counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Flow: anti-HbF with validated discriminator antibody | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fixation/permeabilization | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Wash reagents | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional acid-elution | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fetal-cell flow kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Flow example documented in SC08 | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Flow tubes/tips for flow variant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Flow cytometer for flow variant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Fixed/validated fetal-cell reference controls with assigned values | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Microscopy slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Flow QC beads | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Haematology and transfusionMPO, Sudan black B, esterases, PAS, TRAP and LAP21 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| MPO substrate/chromogen | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Sudan black B | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Esterase substrates/couplers | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| PAS | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| TRAP | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| LAP | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Each matched fixative/counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional assay-specific cytochemistry kits | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| No universal leukemia kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated fixed enzyme/stain-positive | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Negative slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Inhibitor/control reagent where specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Haematology and transfusionAntibody fluorochromes, thiazole orange and SYTO assays17 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Marker-specific fluorochrome antibodies | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Thiazole-orange/SYTO reagent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Buffer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Lysis/fixation only if required | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional validated flow panel | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reticulocyte/counting kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Flow tubes or instrument-compatible plates | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Microtubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labels | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Flow cytometer with matched lasers/filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Centrifuge | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Analysis software | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Instrument QC beads | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Single-colour compensation controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Assay-specific reference material | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Haematology and transfusionCD34 and residual leucocyte flow; Gram examination of products22 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| CD34/CD45 antibodies | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Viability dye | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Counting reference | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Residual leucocytes: separate DNA-stain/counting set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Separate complete stain set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Validated CD34 | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Residual-leucocyte system | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Optional Gram kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Flow tubes or instrument-compatible plates | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Microtubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labels | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Bead-counting tubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Slides for Gram | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Flow cytometer with matched lasers/filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Centrifuge | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Analysis software | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Brightfield microscope for Gram | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Assigned-count stabilized cell controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Counting/QC beads | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fixed Gram controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Haematology and transfusionEosin-5-maleimide flow cytometry16 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Eosin-5-maleimide | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Validated isotonic buffer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Assay-specified solvent/diluent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional locally validated EMA set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| No mandatory kit identified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Flow tubes or instrument-compatible plates | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Microtubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labels | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Flow cytometer with matched lasers/filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Centrifuge | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Analysis software | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated red-cell reference material | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Unstained/reference fluorescence controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| QC beads | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Histology histopathology and neuropathologyHaematoxylin and eosin17 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Haematoxylin | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Eosin | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Differentiator/bluing if applicable | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent water | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Method-compatible fixative | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Alcohol/clearing reagents | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible mounting medium | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional complete H&E set or validated individual reagents | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Adhesive slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Tissue cassettes or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining vessels | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Microtome/tissue-processing access or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Chemical ventilation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Known fixed tissue control showing nuclear/cytoplasmic detail | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Histology histopathology and neuropathologyMasson, Mallory and Azan trichromes; Van Gieson, Movat, orcein, Sirius red, reticulin and PTAH24 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Masson/Mallory/Azan | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Van Gieson/Movat | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Orcein | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Picrosirius red | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reticulin silver | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| PTAH | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Each with matched ancillaries | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Method-compatible fixative | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Alcohol/clearing reagents | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible mounting medium | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional individual connective-tissue stain kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Select named variant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Adhesive slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Tissue cassettes or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining vessels | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Microtome/tissue-processing access or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Chemical ventilation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Polarization optics where needed | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated positive | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Negative tissue control sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent control where relevant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Histology histopathology and neuropathologyPAS, PAS diastase, Alcian blue, mucicarmine and colloidal iron20 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Periodic acid/Schiff/haematoxylin | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| DPAS adds diastase | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Alcian blue | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Mucicarmine | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Colloidal iron require separate matched systems | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Method-compatible fixative | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Alcohol/clearing reagents | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible mounting medium | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional individual PAS/diastase or mucin stain sets | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Adhesive slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Tissue cassettes or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining vessels | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Microtome/tissue-processing access or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Chemical ventilation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Target-positive tissue | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Paired PAS/DPAS controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Negative section | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Histology histopathology and neuropathologyCongo red and thioflavin T or S16 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Congo-red set with nuclear counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Thioflavin T/S with compatible buffer/fluorescence mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Validated tissue fixative | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional Congo-red kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Thioflavin reagent set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Adhesive slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Tissue cassettes or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining vessels | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Microtome/tissue-processing access or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Chemical ventilation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Polarization for Congo red | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fluorescence filters for thioflavin | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated amyloid-positive/negative tissue controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Histology histopathology and neuropathologyPerls, von Kossa, alizarin red S, Fontana-Masson, Schmorl, Hall and rhodanine or orcein24 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Perls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Von Kossa | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Alizarin red S | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fontana-Masson | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Schmorl | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Hall | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Rhodanine | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Orcein | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Method-compatible fixative | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Alcohol/clearing reagents | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible mounting medium | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional individual metal/pigment stain kits | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| No universal panel | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Adhesive slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Tissue cassettes or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining vessels | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Microtome/tissue-processing access or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Chemical ventilation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated positive | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Negative tissue control sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent control where relevant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Histology histopathology and neuropathologyOil Red O, Sudan stains and Nile blue16 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Oil Red O | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Selected Sudan/Nile-blue reagent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched solvent/diluent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Optional nuclear counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Lipid-compatible fixation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Aqueous mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional lipid stain kit matched to preparation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Frozen/prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Cryostat slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain vessels | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Cryostat access or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Lipid-positive | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Negative reference sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Histology histopathology and neuropathologyJones methenamine silver with PAS19 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Jones methenamine-silver set with matched oxidizer/toner | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Separate PAS set where required | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Method-compatible fixative | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Alcohol/clearing reagents | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible mounting medium | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional Jones set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Separate PAS set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Adhesive slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Tissue cassettes or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining vessels | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Clean staining vessels | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Microtome/tissue-processing access or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Chemical ventilation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Renal basement-membrane | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| PAS reference sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Histology histopathology and neuropathologyElastic Van Gieson and renal trichrome17 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Elastin dye/differentiator plus Van Gieson counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Renal trichrome: separate chosen trichrome system | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Method-compatible fixative | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Alcohol/clearing reagents | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible mounting medium | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional elastin/Van-Gieson | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Trichrome kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Adhesive slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Tissue cassettes or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining vessels | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Microtome/tissue-processing access or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Chemical ventilation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Elastin/collagen-positive tissue | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Renal reference sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Histology histopathology and neuropathologyLuxol fast blue, Nissl, Bielschowsky, Bodian, Gallyas and Golgi18 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Separate Luxol-fast-blue | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Nissl/cresyl-violet | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Bielschowsky/Bodian/Gallyas silver | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Golgi systems | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched differentiators/mountants | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional selected myelin | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Neuronal or impregnation kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Adhesive slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Tissue cassettes or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining vessels | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Method-compatible sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Microtome/tissue-processing access or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Chemical ventilation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Myelin/neuronal/silver-positive tissue | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Background controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Histology histopathology and neuropathologyNADH TR, SDH, COX, acid phosphatase and historical ATPase16 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Separate enzyme substrate/cofactor/chromogen sets for NADH-TR | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| SDH | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| COX | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Acid phosphatase | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Historical ATPase | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Buffers/mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional enzyme-specific histochemistry sets | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Myosin IHC is separate | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Prepared frozen muscle sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining vessels | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Cryostat access | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Locally specified controlled assay apparatus | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated enzyme-reactive/negative muscle reference sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Histology histopathology and neuropathologyImmunohistochemistry with DAB, AEC or Fast Red22 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Validated primary antibodies | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Retrieval/block/wash reagents | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| HRP-DAB | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| HRP-AEC | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| AP-Fast-Red detection | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Nuclear counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fixative/mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Validated antibody/detection combination | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Optional complete detection kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Adhesive slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Tissue cassettes or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining vessels | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Microtome/tissue-processing access or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Chemical ventilation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Retrieval apparatus or compatible IHC stainer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated positive | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Negative tissue control sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent control where relevant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Negative reagent control | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Histology histopathology and neuropathologyDirect skin immunofluorescence18 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Direct-IF immunoglobulin/complement conjugates | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Wash buffer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fluorescence mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Accepted transport/freezing medium | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional direct tissue-IF panel or validated individual conjugates | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Assay substrate slides or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dilution tubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Humid chamber | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Cryostat/adhesive slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Cryostat access | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated tissue-IF positive/negative reference sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Conjugate controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Histology histopathology and neuropathologyRenal IF for immunoglobulins, complement and light chains22 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Conjugates to IgG | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| IgA | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| IgM | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| C1q | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Indicated kappa/lambda | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Wash buffer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Accepted freezing/transport medium | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional validated renal direct-IF panel | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Assay substrate slides or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dilution tubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Humid chamber | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Cryostat/adhesive slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Cryostat access | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated renal positive/negative sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Conjugate/background controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Histology histopathology and neuropathologyMultiplex IF, tyramide amplification, GFAP, NeuN, tau, PrP and TUNEL24 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Antibodies | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fluorophores | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Optional tyramide system | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Separate terminal-transferase/labelled-nucleotide system | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Counterstain/antifade | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional multiplex IF/TSA | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| TUNEL kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Assay substrate slides or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dilution tubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Humid chamber | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Adhesive slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Light-protective storage | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Multiplex imaging/software | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Retrieval apparatus | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Single-marker | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| No-primary | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Autofluorescence controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Validated TUNEL references | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Histology histopathology and neuropathologyFISH for HER2, ALK, MYC and BCR::ABL122 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| HER2 ratio | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| ALK/MYC break-apart | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| BCR::ABL1 fusion probes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched pretreatment/hybridization/wash | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| DAPI/antifade | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Validated indication-specific FISH kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Distinct probe designs | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Assay substrate slides or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dilution tubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Humid chamber | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Charged slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Probe sealant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Hybridization apparatus | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Image analysis | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Fixed known-positive/negative tissue/cell references | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Signal controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Histology histopathology and neuropathologyModified Gomori trichrome for muscle13 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Modified muscle Gomori-trichrome reagent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Chosen haematoxylin | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched differentiator | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible fixation/mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional modified muscle-trichrome set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Frozen muscle sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining vessels | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Cryostat access or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated normal/abnormal muscle sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Histology histopathology and neuropathologyToluidine blue or methyl blue aniline with basic fuchsin14 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Toluidine-blue resin-section reagent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Separate methyl-blue/aniline/basic-fuchsin system | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Resin-compatible mountant/fixation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional resin-section stain set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| No universal combination | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Prepared resin nerve blocks/sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible vessels | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Ultramicrotome access | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Preparation facility | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated semithin nerve reference | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Resin/background control | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
CytologyPapanicolaou21 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Haematoxylin | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Orange G | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| EA counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Cytology fixative | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Alcohol | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Clearant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Permanent mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional Papanicolaou set or validated individual reagents | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Cytology preparation consumables | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Cytology processor/cytocentrifuge where required | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Known fixed cytology control | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain-lot reference | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
CytologyDiff-Quik, Wright and May-Grünwald-Giemsa20 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Wright/Wright-Giemsa | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| MGG | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Leishman | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Rapid Romanowsky set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched buffer/fixation reagent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Immersion oil | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional selected Romanowsky set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Rapid variants have separate eosin/thiazine solutions | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Cytocentrifuge funnels/filter cards if used | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Cytocentrifuge if required | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Fixed aspirate/effusion cytology reference preparations | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
CytologyShorr, Sternheimer Malbin and Hansel18 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Polychrome reagent/fixative | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Urine supravital reagent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Eosinophil stain/counterstain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional separate Shorr | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Urine-sediment | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Hansel set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Urine sediment tubes/chambers | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Centrifuge as locally required | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Variant-specific fixed slides or validated sediment controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
CytologyImmunocytochemistry or IF; urine FISH and HPV tissue ISH21 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Target antibody/detection | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Urine FISH: labelled probes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Probe/detection system | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched pretreatment/counterstain/mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Separate validated ICC | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Urine FISH | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| HPV ISH system | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Assay substrate slides or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dilution tubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Humid chamber | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Adhesive cytology/tissue slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Brightfield for chromogenic assays | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Hybridization/stainer if required | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Fixed target-positive/negative cell/tissue controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Background controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Cytologyp16 and Ki-67 dual stain cytology16 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| P16/Ki-67 cocktail | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched DAB/red detection | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Conditioning/block | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Haematoxylin/bluing | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| IFU-compatible mountants | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Validated dual-stain assay | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Verified example CINtec PLUS Cytology | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Validated cytology slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Specified collection medium | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Platform consumables | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Compatible stainer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Approved cytology preparation system | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Assay positive/negative control slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Negative reagent control | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Autoimmune immunofluorescence serologyANA on HEp-2 cells20 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Fixed HEp-2 slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fluorescent anti-human Ig | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Diluent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| PBS wash | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Optional Evans blue | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Buffered mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional validated HEp-2 ANA kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Documented example ZEUS FA2400EB | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Assay substrate slides or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dilution tubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Humid chamber | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Kit positive/negative sera | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pattern reference controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Microscope QC | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Autoimmune immunofluorescence serologyCrithidia luciliae anti-dsDNA immunofluorescence16 items · 5 groups
Open report form
Reagents & stains
| Purchased fixed Crithidia slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fluorescent anti-human Ig | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched diluent/wash | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Validated Crithidia anti-dsDNA IFA kit or component set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Assay substrate slides or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dilution tubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Humid chamber | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Anti-dsDNA positive/negative sera | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Substrate control | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Autoimmune immunofluorescence serologyANCA immunofluorescence with PR3 and MPO testing19 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Fixed neutrophil substrates | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Anti-human IgG | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Diluent/wash/mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Separate immunoassay reagents/calibrators | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Validated IIF and/or separate PR3/MPO kits as ordered | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Assay substrate slides or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dilution tubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Humid chamber | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Assay wells/cuvettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Immunoassay analyser for PR3/MPO | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| ANCA pattern sera | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| PR3/MPO calibrators/QC | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Substrate controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Autoimmune immunofluorescence serologyAMA, ASMA and LKM IIF20 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Purchased liver/kidney/stomach slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fluorescent anti-human Ig | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched diluent/wash | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fluorescence mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional validated tissue IFA kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Documented mouse-LKS example | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Assay substrate slides or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dilution tubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Humid chamber | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Separate AMA | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| SMA | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| LKM controls as needed | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Negative serum | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Substrate control | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Autoimmune immunofluorescence serologyGastric parietal cell antibody IIF16 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Purchased gastric mucosa substrate alone or LKS | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fluorescent anti-human Ig | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched diluent/wash/mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional validated tissue IFA kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Documented mouse-LKS example | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Assay substrate slides or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dilution tubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Humid chamber | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| PCA-positive/negative sera | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Tissue/background control | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Autoimmune immunofluorescence serologyIgA endomysial antibody immunofluorescence17 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Purchased endomysial substrate | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Anti-human IgA fluorescent conjugate | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched diluent/wash | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Validated IgA endomysial IFA system | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Verified primate-oesophagus category | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Assay substrate slides or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dilution tubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Humid chamber | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| EMA-IgA positive/negative sera | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Tissue control | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Autoimmune immunofluorescence serologySalt split skin IIF16 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Purchased salt-split skin substrate | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Class-specific anti-human fluorescent conjugate | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Diluent/wash | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Antifade | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional validated salt-split-skin IIF set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Assay substrate slides or prepared sections | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dilution tubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Humid chamber | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Known epidermal/dermal binding sera | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Negative/substrate control | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Cytogenetics molecular methods gels and electron microscopyG, Q, R and C banding; NOR silver; FISH, SKY and CGH17 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| G-band Giemsa/pretreatment | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Q-band quinacrine | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| R/C-band reagents | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| NOR silver | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| FISH/SKY/CGH probes/counterstain/antifade | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional selected banding | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| FISH/SKY/CGH system | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Prepared chromosome slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Hybridization sealant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible consumables | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield/fluorescence microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Karyotyping software | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Hybridization apparatus | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Fixed karyotype reference slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Probe controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Imaging calibration | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Cytogenetics molecular methods gels and electron microscopyCoomassie, silver, SYPRO Ruby, Ponceau S and amido black17 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Coomassie | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Silver gel stain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| SYPRO Ruby | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Separate Ponceau S/amido-black blot stains | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched fixative/destain/wash | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional protein-gel kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Membrane stain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Prepared gels/membranes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Clean trays | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Forceps | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled waste containers | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Gel imager | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fluorescence imager for SYPRO Ruby | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Rocker | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Electrophoresis/transfer access if needed | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Protein ladder/reference | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Unstained gel/membrane blank | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Cytogenetics molecular methods gels and electron microscopyEthidium bromide, SYBR, GelRed, PicoGreen, Qubit and Luminex labels15 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Selected gel dye | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dye/buffer/standards | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coded beads/reporter | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional gel stain | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Quantification | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Bead-assay kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Gel trays or tubes/plates | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Platform-compatible optical consumables | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Compatible gel imager | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fluorometer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Bead analyser | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Nucleic-acid standards | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Blank | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Instrument calibration/QC | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Cytogenetics molecular methods gels and electron microscopyTMB, pNPP, ABTS, DAB and NBT with BCIP15 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| TMB | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| ABTS | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| DAB with matched substrate buffer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| PNPP | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| NBT/BCIP | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stop/counterstain/mountant if relevant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional enzyme-matched substrate set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Plates/cuvettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Membranes/slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Plate reader for soluble products | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Imaging/brightfield for precipitates | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Enzyme-positive reference | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Substrate blank | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Negative control | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Cytogenetics molecular methods gels and electron microscopyUranyl acetate, lead citrate, phosphotungstic acid, osmium and immunogold18 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Uranyl acetate | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Lead citrate | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Phosphotungstic acid | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Osmium where validated | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Immunogold: separate antibody/gold-conjugate/buffer system | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional prepared EM contrast | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Immunogold set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| EM grids | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Grid boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Resin sections where applicable | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Forceps | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible support/embedding consumables | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| TEM | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Ultramicrotome/preparation facility | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Chemical ventilation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dedicated waste system | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Reference/background grid | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fixed antigen-positive/negative material for immunogold | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Reproductive medicine human andrology and IVFPapanicolaou, Shorr and validated rapid Romanowsky stains16 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Haematoxylin/OG/EA | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Polychrome set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Rapid Romanowsky: eosin/thiazine set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched fixative/mountant | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional selected sperm-morphology kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Glass slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Labelled slide boxes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Transfer pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain jars/racks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Coverslips if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Fixed sperm-morphology references | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Stain-quality control | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Reproductive medicine human andrology and IVFEosin nigrosin and hypo osmotic swelling14 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Eosin-nigrosin vitality pair | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Separate validated hypo-osmotic solution | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Appropriate buffer/diluent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional vitality stain set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Hypo-osmotic reagent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Slides/coverslips as required | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Microtubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield/phase-contrast microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated vitality reference material | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Blank | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Microscope QC | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Reproductive medicine human andrology and IVFPSA FITC, acridine orange SCSA, TUNEL and sperm chromatin dispersion17 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| PSA-FITC lectin | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| SCSA acridine-orange system | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| TUNEL enzyme/label set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dispersion kit: separate proprietary system | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched buffers | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional separate acrosome | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| SCSA | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| TUNEL | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dispersion kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Slides/chambers or flow tubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Assay-compatible consumables | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Flow cytometer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Analysis system as required | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated assay-positive/negative references | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fluorescence/compensation controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Reproductive medicine human andrology and IVFPeroxidase cytochemistry in semen15 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Validated peroxidase set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Matched peroxide/chromogen | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Buffer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Counterstain if specified | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional semen-leucocyte peroxidase set | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Slides/counting chamber | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Microtubes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipette tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Brightfield microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Staining station | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Calibrated counting chamber | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Validated peroxidase-positive/negative references | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Blank | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Reproductive medicine human andrology and IVFHoechst and fluorescein diacetate in oocyte or embryo studies15 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Research Hoechst | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fluorescein diacetate | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible buffer/medium | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Counterstain only if validated | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional research labelling reagent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| No routine embryo-transfer kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Research imaging chambers/dishes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Tips | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Light-protective containers | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Fluorescence microscope with matched filters | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Pipettes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Timer | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Reagent storage per IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| Unstained/dye-only reference preparations | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fluorescence calibration | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
In vivo clinical and surgical dyesFluorescein, lissamine green and rose bengal15 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Clinical fluorescein | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Lissamine green | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Rose bengal ocular product | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Sterile wetting fluid if required by IFU | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional single-use ocular strips/drops | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| No laboratory dye substitute | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Single-use ocular applicators | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Gloves | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Patient-use consumables | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Slit lamp | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Dye-appropriate illumination/filter | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Ocular exam equipment | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| N/A laboratory slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Product/expiry checks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Equipment QC | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
In vivo clinical and surgical dyesTrypan blue, brilliant blue G and indocyanine green14 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Authorized sterile ophthalmic trypan blue | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Brilliant blue G | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| ICG | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Only specified diluent if required | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Required route-appropriate clinical dye product | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| No generic lab kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Sterile surgical syringes/cannulas | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible irrigation supplies | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Operating microscope | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Ophthalmic surgical system | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Fluorescence optics if required | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| N/A stain-control slides | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Sterile-package/product checks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Device QC | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
In vivo clinical and surgical dyesLugol iodine and acetic acid VIA or VILI13 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Clinical-use Lugol iodine | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Acetic-acid examination reagent | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional clinic-approved VIA/VILI pack | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| No mandatory brand | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Speculum | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Single-use swabs/applicators | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Gloves | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Documentation supplies | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Examination light | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Colposcope if used by programme | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| N/A laboratory controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Product | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Equipment QC | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
In vivo clinical and surgical dyesToluidine blue for oral mucosal lesions10 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Only if accepted by specialist protocol: clinical oral toluidine-blue product and matched rinse | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| No routine screening-kit recommendation | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Specialist product only | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Single-use applicators | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Oral-exam supplies | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Gloves | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Dental/clinical light | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Documentation tools | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| N/A routine laboratory controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Product/equipment QC | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
In vivo clinical and surgical dyesIndigo carmine and methylene blue12 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Route-appropriate clinical indigo carmine | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Methylene blue | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Specified diluent if applicable | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional authorized chromoendoscopy product | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Not lab stain kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Compatible single-use spray catheter/applicator | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Syringes | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Endoscopy consumables | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Endoscope/video system | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| N/A stain controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Endoscope QC | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Product checks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
In vivo clinical and surgical dyesIsosulfan blue, methylene blue and indocyanine green14 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Authorized sterile isosulfan blue | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Methylene blue | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| ICG | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Specified diluent when required | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Required indication-appropriate clinical dye | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| No generic mixed kit | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Sterile syringes/cannulas | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Operative consumables | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Product-specific items | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Surgical imaging | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Compatible near-infrared camera for ICG | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| N/A histology controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Imaging QC | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Product checks | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
In vivo clinical and surgical dyesErythrosine plaque disclosers and caries detector dyes12 items · 5 groups
Reagents & stains
| Clinical erythrosine plaque product | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Separate caries-detector dye | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Kits
| Optional dental disclosing tablets/solution | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Caries product | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Consumables & materials
| Single-use applicators | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Mirror/probe | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Gloves | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Rinse supplies | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Equipment
| Dental light | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Magnification if required | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
Controls & reference materials
| N/A stain controls | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
| Product/equipment QC | MerckMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)Recommended · Official manufacturer site |
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