Product Overview

Toluidine Blue is a versatile histological stain with metachromatic properties, offering vivid contrast for acidic tissue components. In academic labs, it helps students visualize structures like cartilage, mast cell granules, and nuclei during microscopy sessions.

In industrial or pathology labs, it facilitates rapid overview staining or counterstaining for microscopic slides, especially resin or frozen sections, due to its quick and reliable coloration.

In research institutions, Toluidine Blue supports detailed characterization of glycosaminoglycans, nucleic acids, and cell morphology in metachromatic and structural studies.

FAQs

1. What is toluidine blue used for in labs?
   It stains acidic macromolecules like nucleic acids and cartilage components due to its metachromatic dye properties.
2. Does it highlight specific cells or tissues?
   Yes, it is excellent for staining mast cell granules, cartilage, nuclei, and proteoglycan-rich tissues.
3. Can it stain frozen sections quickly?
   Yes—it’s ideal for rapid staining of frozen or resin-embedded sections due to its fast reaction.
4. Is it easy to use for students?
   Absolutely. Its clear contrast and fast visualization make it perfect for teaching and learning histology.
5. Why choose Lancer’s Toluidine Blue?
   You get consistent dye quality, easy handling, and reliable staining outcomes ideal for Indian labs focused on morphology and teaching.