Special stains, beyond the routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) stain, are often needed to identify specific components within tissues. However, preparing and using these stains can be time-consuming and require significant expertise.

The emergence of preset kits for special stains is transforming workflows in pathology labs. These kits come pre-measured and optimized, containing all the necessary components for a specific stain.

This offers several advantages:

Increased Efficiency: Preset kits eliminate the need for manual preparation, saving valuable time for lab technicians. This allows them to focus on other critical tasks, potentially leading to faster diagnoses for patients.

Improved Consistency: Preset kits ensure consistent staining results, minimizing variability between technicians and batches. This standardization is crucial for accurate diagnoses.

Reduced Errors: Pre-measured components minimize the risk of errors associated with manual preparation, leading to more reliable results.

Enhanced Safety: Some traditional special stains involve hazardous chemicals. Preset kits can be formulated to reduce these risks, promoting a safer lab environment.

The use of preset kits is expected to continue growing in pathology labs. As new markers and techniques are discovered, the availability of corresponding preset kits will further streamline special stain procedures, leading to faster and more accurate diagnoses for patients.

Bio-Optica’s staining kits have many qualities, including:
• Ready and easy to use
• Reproducible results
• Predictable cost
• User safety
• Limited environmental impact

For this reason our staining kits have earned ever wider acclaim in Italy and throughout the World.
Nevertheless, Bio-Optica is committed to continuous improvement of its products and their protocols for use, thanks in part to feedback from our customers, which help us uphold the highest standards of quality for our products.

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