BENZIDIN-POLYCHROME STAIN FOR BLOOD

Introducing a combined Leishman-Giemsa stain as a new staining technique for avian blood smears

Background: The use of conventional stains including Giemsa, Wright and Leishman have become an essential tool for differential diagnosis of cells in peripheral blood. Aims: The aim of the study was to develop a new combination of Leishman-Giemsa (L&G;) stain for avian blood smears and to compare its efficacy with conventional staining methods. Methods:<...

A modified Sandiford's counter stain for smears of blood cultures.

Biodeterioration of Polychrome Roman Mosaics

The mosaics from rhe Roman remains ollralica. which was lounded in 206 Be near presenr·day Seville. are rhrearened by rhe raval(es ol narure rhar are desrroyinl( rhese masrerpieces from rhe second cenrury AD. Since rhe heginninl( ofrhis century. rhe exposure ofmosr olrhe mosaics a.fier excavarion has resulred in colonizarion by pioneering species ol lichens and mosses. as well as by subsequent ...

Silicone Softeners for Stain Repellent and Stain Release Fabric Finishing

During the last few years the use of fluorochemicals to provide stain repellency and/or stain release properties to apparel goods has rapidly grown. The use of fluorochemicals as well as durable press resins, however, has a detrimental effect on the fabric softness. Providing premium softness is key to satisfy the highly demanding aesthetic requirements of many of today’s apparel products. Alth...

Simple Stain for Helicobacter Pylori

INTRODUCTION Helicobacter pylori is an important pathogen in humans causing chronic gastritis & playing a major role in the development of peptic ulcers & gastric cancer [1]. The present study was undertaken to find out the presence of H.pylori in various gastroduodenal diseases & to evaluate the advantages of Loeffler’s methylene blue (LMB) stain for crushed biopsy smears. The study was conduc...