New Reagent Lot, Different Stain? What Could Be Causing the Change
New Reagent Lot, Different Stain? What Could Be Causing the Change Home Blog Details Laboratory stains are expected to look consistent from day to day. So when a slide suddenly appears lighter, darker, less clear, or simply different from what the laboratory normally sees, one question often comes up first: Is the new reagent lot […]
From H&E to Giemsa: How Laboratory Stains Help Reveal Parasites
From H&E to Giemsa: How Laboratory Stains Help Reveal Parasites Home Blog Details Parasites are not always easy to spot. Some are large enough to stand out in tissue samples. Others are tiny and can blend into the background. Some are found in blood, while others are more likely to appear in stool, tissue, or […]
Laboratory Chemical Safety: Reduce Exposure & Waste
Safer Labs, Less Waste: Practical Ways to Improve Everyday Chemical Handling Home Blog Details Diagnostic laboratories depend on chemicals every day. They help preserve specimens, prepare slides, stain samples, clean equipment, and support reliable testing. But more chemical use does not automatically mean better laboratory performance. Unnecessary transfers, oversized containers, expired inventory, inconsistent handling, and […]
Thinking About Switching Stool Fixatives? Here’s What to Consider First
Thinking About Switching Stool Fixatives? Here’s What to Consider First Home Blog Details Changing a stool fixative may seem like a simple product swap, but the choice can affect much more than specimen storage. A stool fixative helps preserve a sample after collection so parasites and other important structures remain recognizable when the specimen reaches […]