Differential Quik III Stain Kit
Product Number:
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26419
Product Description
Differential Quik III Stain Kit
Differential Quik III Stain Kit is a rapid, three-solution staining system designed for hematology and cytology slide preparation. It is intended to provide fast turnaround staining with consistent differentiation, supporting routine laboratory workflows that require quick interpretation of stained smears.
The kit uses prepared eosin- and thiazine-based staining solutions produced with certified dyes and quality-controlled processing. A convenient slide-dip workflow (often completed in approximately 15 seconds, depending on technique and desired intensity) produces results commonly described as comparable in appearance to Wright–Giemsa-type staining.
Staining time can be adjusted to emphasize eosinophilic or basophilic features, depending on the specimen type and the endpoint. The system is also used in specialized staining contexts such as andrology/cytology workflows where differentiation of cellular detail is important.
Key Features
- Rapid workflow: Slide-dip procedure designed for quick staining (often ~15 seconds)
- Three prepared solutions: Streamlines routine staining and reduces setup time
- Certified dyes: Eosin and thiazine solutions manufactured using certified dyes
- Quality-controlled performance: Solutions are quality controlled and tested on human blood smears
- Adjustable intensity: Dip times can be varied to shift eosinophilic vs basophilic balance
- Reproducible differentiation: Designed for consistent staining and cellular detail
Applications
- Blood smears
- Sperm / andrology staining workflows
- Fine needle aspirations (cytology smears)
- Frozen sections
- Cytological specimens and cytopreps
- Bone marrow biopsies
- Touch preps
- Microorganism visualization workflows (method- and specimen-dependent)
Kit Components
- Differential Quik III Fixative
- Differential Quik III Stain, Solution I
- Differential Quik III Stain, Solution II
FAQs
Common questions about Differential Quik III Stain Kit.
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What is Differential Quik III used for?
It is a rapid stain system used for hematology and cytology slides, including blood smears and a variety of cytology specimen preparations where quick, differentiated staining is desired.
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How is this stain related to Wright–Giemsa staining?
The kit is designed to produce stained smears commonly described as comparable in appearance to Wright–Giemsa-type staining, while using a faster, dip-based workflow. Exact appearance can vary with technique, specimen, and staining time.
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Is the staining process really as fast as 15 seconds?
The workflow is designed for rapid staining and is often performed as a short slide-dip procedure that can be completed in about 15 seconds. Users may adjust dip times to achieve the desired intensity an