Auramine Phenol (Lempert)

Please note: This code replaces RRSP11

What is Auramine Phenol (Lempert)? A fluorescent staining reagent containing auramine O and phenol, used for the demonstration of acid-fast bacilli, including Mycobacterium species. It acts as the primary stain in the Lempert staining method, with stained organisms appearing as bright yellow to golden-yellow rods when examined using fluorescence microscopy.

Manufactured in the UK: Our Auramine Phenol (Lempert) is manufactured and bottled using non-toxic, chemical-resistant bottles, providing reliable and trusted quality to our customers.

Frequent Uses

Acid-Fast Bacilli Staining
Used as a primary fluorescent stain for the demonstration of acid-fast bacilli in prepared smears.

Mycobacterial Examination
Used in microbiology staining procedures to aid the visual detection of Mycobacterium species.

Fluorescence Microscopy
Provides fluorescent staining of acid-fast organisms for examination using a suitable fluorescence microscope.

• Acid-fast bacilli staining
• Mycobacterial examination
• Fluorescence microscopy

Contains:
Denatured Ethanol: <35%
Phenol: <3%
Auramine O: <1%

HS Code / Commodity Code: 3822900000

UN Number: 2821

Hazard Class: 6.1

Hazard Phrases: H315,H319,H341

Prec Phrases: P280,P305+P351+P338,P308+P313,P337+P313,P501