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Periodic acid-Schiff (P.A.S.) kit is a prepared, ready-to-use staining set for classical carbohydrate and glycogen demonstration in histopathology, microbiology and haematology laboratories. The kit brings together commonly used Labkem stain reagents in convenient 50 ml formats, so benches can run the P.A.S. sequence without preparing stock solutions from powder. Designed for fast, straightforward handling, the formulation approach supports reproducible tinctorial results when standard protocols are followed. All reagents are supplied ready for use, reducing weighing and dilution steps and helping maintain consistency between runs and operators. Offered as one package with a net weight of 0,150 kg, the kit suits teaching labs, diagnostic histology and microbiology workflows that rely on the periodic acid–Schiff reaction for polysaccharides, basement membranes and related structures. This staining kit from manufacturer Labbox aligns with routine Labkem colouration practice where speed and repeatability matter. Use it wherever a complete, pre-aliquoted P.A.S. reagent set streamlines slide preparation and quality control across serial batches.
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