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An Enzyme Immunoassay for the detection of human IgG antibodies to Ebola Virus in oral fluid, serum and plasma samples. This product is intended for research use only and is not to be used for diagnostic purposes.

This kit contains 5 bottles of reagent and 5 vials of reducing agent. Each of the 5 bottles is sufficient to perform 20 tests so you never need waste unused expired reagent. A haemoglobin solubility screening test to detect haemoglobin S (Hb-S) found in patients with sickle cell anaemia and sickle cell trait. 1 pack containing 5 bottles of 40 mL buffered saponin and 5 vials sodium dithionite reducing agent. Store refrigerated. These kits are used to detect haemoglobin S (HbS), the cause of sickle-cell anaemia and sickle cell trait. Clin-Tech offers Sickle Test kits in a range of sizes to suit your workload, and sickle-cell controls in a separate pack. The working solution of test reagent is stable for up to one month if kept refrigerated. Sickle-Test controls are sold separately and should be stored frozen.

A two-part stain to detect foetal haemoglobin (Hb-F) in a blood smear according to Shepard’s modification of the Kleihauer-Bekte staining method. The protocol also requires the use of a fixative/diluent solution (e.g. product code 610591) and a counter stain (e.g. product code 610371). See also product code 610920-LU Kleihauer Stain Complete Kit. Contains 500 mL Haematoxylin (solution 1) and 250 mL Ferric Chloride (solution 2).

Shepard’s Stain Kit (Modified Kleihauer) is used for screening and quantification of feto-maternal haemorrhage (FMH) in a maternal blood smear. This is one of Clin-Tech’s top selling products and has been manufactured by Clin-Tech for over 20 years due to continuous demand and popularity. Foetal haemoglobin (Hb F) is less soluble in an acidic environment than adult haemoglobin (Hb A). A technique introduced by Kleihauer and modified by others exploits this difference in which a blood film is prepared and after fixation in alcohol, is concurrently acidified and stained with haematoxylin. Next, solubilised Hb A present in adult cells is eluted in an aqueous rinse step, and in the final step, Hb F contained in foetal cells are stained by eosin. In this way foetal red blood cells (stained red by eosin) can be distinguished from white cells (stained grey-purple by Haematoxylin) and the grey/pale pink adult red blood cells.