SpotDrops, Lactophenol Cotton Blue, Fungal Stain, 15mL

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Hardy Diagnostics SpotDrops™ Lactophenol Cotton Blue is a ready-to-use fungal stain designed for the rapid visualization of fungi, yeasts, and spores in wet-mount slide preparations.

The lactophenol acts as a preservative and clearing agent, while cotton blue dye stains the chitin in fungal cell walls, providing sharp contrast for easy identification of morphological structures under the microscope.

SpotDrops™ are packaged in a convenient 15mL dropper bottle, allowing precise application with minimal waste. This stain is ideal for routine clinical, environmental, and mycological testing where clarity and accuracy are essential.

Features and Benefits:
• Ready-to-use formulation — no mixing required
• Highlights fungal structures with excellent color contrast
• Convenient dropper bottle allows for controlled dispensing
• Long shelf life with consistent staining results
• Ideal for routine fungal identification in clinical or environmental labs
• See also BlueMount™ for an alternative mounting and staining option

SpotDrops™ Lactophenol Cotton Blue, by Hardy Diagnostics, is a ready-to-use fungal stain used for visualizing fungal elements such as hyphae, spores, and conidia in wet-mount preparations. The lactophenol base preserves and clears fungal structures, while cotton blue provides vivid contrast for detailed microscopic examination. Commonly used in clinical, environmental, and cannabis laboratories for routine fungal identification.

Specifications

Product Type: Lactophenol Cotton Blue Fungal Stain
Brand Name: SpotDrops™
Function: Staining fungi and yeasts in wet-mount slides
Composition: Lactophenol solution with cotton blue dye
Fill Volume: 15 mL
Form: Liquid reagent
Packaging: Each bottle
Container Type: Dropper bottle
Manufacturer: Hardy Diagnostics
Shipment Method: U.S. Ground Shipping Only
Industries Served: Clinical, Environmental, Cannabis QA Testing

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