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title: "AmScope SK-6 Microscope Stains Vital Stain Kit - 7 Bottle Set, 6 Different Stains for Microscope Slides, Used on Living Cells Without Killing Them"
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# 6 vibrant, distinct stains Safe on living cells 7 bottles, 30mL each AmScope SK-6 Microscope Stains Vital Stain Kit - 7 Bottle Set, 6 Different Stains for Microscope Slides, Used on Living Cells Without Killing Them

**Brand:** innovating science
**Price:** C$5456
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔬 Elevate your microscopy game with vibrant, live-cell safe stains!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AmScope SK-6 Microscope Stains Vital Stain Kit - 7 Bottle Set, 6 Different Stains for Microscope Slides, Used on Living Cells Without Killing Them by innovating science
- **How much does it cost?** C$5456 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- innovating science enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted innovating science brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Live Cell Friendly:** Vital stains that preserve cell viability for dynamic studies
- • **Budget-Smart Science:** Affordable access to professional-grade biological stains
- • **Compact & Convenient:** Portable 4.25x4.63x5.5 inch kit perfect for lab or classroom
- • **Vivid & Distinct Colors:** 6 scientifically proven stains to highlight cellular details
- • **Complete Staining Arsenal:** 7 premium dropper bottles for versatile slide prep

## Overview

The AmScope SK-6 Microscope Stains Vital Stain Kit offers 7 bottles of 6 different high-quality biological stains in convenient droppers, designed for staining living cells without killing them. Ideal for professional and educational use, this compact kit provides a cost-effective solution for detailed slide preparation and cellular analysis.

## Description

AmScope SK-6 Microscope Stains Vital Stain Kit - 7 Bottle Set, 6 Different Stains for Microscope Slides, Used on Living Cells Without Killing Them: desertcart.com: Industrial & Scientific

Review: This kit contains some of the best and safest biological stains available - This kit contains some of the best and safest biological stains available. Bismarck Brown, for example, is used for staining tissue (mucins stain yellow with this stain). Brilliant cresyl blue and Methelene Blue are both used to stain reticulocytes (immature red blood cells) so they can be counted --- the RNA in the reticulocytes stain a dark blue which makes them stand out from mature RB cells. What you get with this kit is a set of stains and a set of SDS sheets containing safety information regarding each stain. No instructions or technical materials are provided, and evidently for some that is a travesty. Once understood, however, the absence of instructions makes perfect sense. First of all, the cost of the kit covers the cost of the stains, no more, no less. And that cost is a bargain. That's why I purchased this kit. Obtaining these stains from a biological laboratory would have been much more expensive unless buying in large quantities, which would have been a waste for me. Second, though, and this is most important, the instructions needed on how to use these stains would require a large, expensive laboratory manual just for the basics. For the technical instructions needed to actually use the stains with specific organisms, tissues, etc., a library would be needed. Let me give an example: the most authoritative guide to the use of stains and dyes in Conn's Biological Stains. That book, last published in 2002, first came out in 1925. An up to date copy of the 9th edition costs $355.00, ten times the cost of this kit. In the introduction to Conn's are the words (not exactly in the form rendered here, but with this meaning) "This book does not provide technical instructions on how to use the stains or dyes, but does provide links to books from which such instructions may be obtained." In other words, if you want technical instruction on how to use these stains you may have to pay a little for that, separately from the cost of the kit. That's not a travesty. I just bought a grandson a leatherworking kit, and it had no instructions, just the materials; the seller assumed my grandson has a book on leatherworking, and that's true, I bought that for him earlier. Now, back to these stains, it isn't necessary to buy Conn's to find out how to use these stains. Just do an Internet search with the name of the stain and you will immediately have a wealth of information on how each is used. Some references even explain how the stain was used in the laboratory, i.e, if heat was or was not applied, how many washes should be performed after the stain is applied to remove excessive stain residue, etc. I'm very pleased with the stains in this kit, and use them with nematodes, mites, and various tissue specimens extracted from spider, insect, reptile, and mammal specimens.
Review: Nice assortment for the general science classroom - This is an affordable assirtment of stains. It is a nicely packaged set, and easy to use. I teach general science (life, earth, physical), so I did not want to use my entire budget on a set of stains. MIcropscopy is not really a part of the curiculum, but I want my kids to have the experience.

## Features

- AmScope SK-6 is our most complete general slide staining chemical set for general biology microscope slides
- All stains come in convenient dropper bottles
- MSDS sheets are included
- Seven 30mL bottles of chemicals included, full list below
- Colors: Bismarck Brown, Brilliant Cresyl Blue, Cupric Acetate, Cupric Sulfate, Janus Green, Methylene Blue, Neutral Red

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01IBTLNXE |
| Best Sellers Rank | #62,724 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #6 in Life Science Dyes, Fluorophores & Stains |
| Date First Available | December 26, 2012 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
| Item model number | SK-6 |
| Manufacturer | Innovating Science |
| Product Dimensions | 4.25 x 4.63 x 5.5 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Innovating Science
- **Color:** Blue
- **Item Weight:** 0.01 Ounces
- **Light Source Type:** LED
- **Manufacturer:** Innovating Science
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Model Name:** Innovating Science® Vital Stain Kit
- **Objective Lens Description:** Achromatic
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **UPC:** 840979102363

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do these stains need to be refrigerated or kept at room temp?**
A: I keep them at room temperature.

**Q: Which stain do I use for vaginal cytology? Checking for cornification.**
A: The choice of stain for vaginal cytology varies based on the species of animal under examination and the preferential protocols of your institution. A commonly used product for canine smears is Diff-Quik (American Scientific Products), but almost any stain used for blood smears will work well (for example, Giemsa --- a mixture of methylene blue, eosin, and Azure B, usually prepared from commercially available Giemsa powder --- or Wright's stain --- a mixture of eosin and methylene blue). Consult your institution's protocols, choose one of the stains from this set that is used for blood smears, or obtain preparations of Giemsa and/or Wright's stain. Follow the safe-use and storage instructions applicable to each stain and preparation carefully.

**Q: What are the stains?  They are  not listed.**
A: My first reaction to the question was, well, the stains are listed in the product description. All you have to do is click on the "to read more click here" link. When you do that, however, it simply returns you to the same page, which implies the link is broken. In fact, that page has a list of the stains under the heading "PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:" Here is what is listed there: 30mL Bismarck Brown, 1% Alcohol Solution 30mL Brilliant Cresyl Blue, 1% Alcohol Solution 30mL Cupric Acetate, 3% Aqueous Solution 30mL Cupric Sulfate, 1% Aqueous Solution 30mL Janus Green, 1% Alcohol Solution 30mL Methylene Blue, 1% Alcohol Solution 30mL Neutral Red, 1% Alcohol Solution. I have these in my inventory and will be using them with some microscopy I'm planning soon.

**Q: Are there any general guide lines for staining procedures with regards to which stains work best for the particular specimen?**
A: No. However,  you can find most of that information of the Internet. There is more than one way to stain any thing depending on what part of the specimen you are trying to observe. I would advise learning more about the stain it's self and what type of substances it reacts to. Welcome to the art of slide makeing.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This kit contains some of the best and safest biological stains available
*by J***S on December 5, 2014*

This kit contains some of the best and safest biological stains available. Bismarck Brown, for example, is used for staining tissue (mucins stain yellow with this stain). Brilliant cresyl blue and Methelene Blue are both used to stain reticulocytes (immature red blood cells) so they can be counted --- the RNA in the reticulocytes stain a dark blue which makes them stand out from mature RB cells. What you get with this kit is a set of stains and a set of SDS sheets containing safety information regarding each stain. No instructions or technical materials are provided, and evidently for some that is a travesty. Once understood, however, the absence of instructions makes perfect sense. First of all, the cost of the kit covers the cost of the stains, no more, no less. And that cost is a bargain. That's why I purchased this kit. Obtaining these stains from a biological laboratory would have been much more expensive unless buying in large quantities, which would have been a waste for me. Second, though, and this is most important, the instructions needed on how to use these stains would require a large, expensive laboratory manual just for the basics. For the technical instructions needed to actually use the stains with specific organisms, tissues, etc., a library would be needed. Let me give an example: the most authoritative guide to the use of stains and dyes in Conn's Biological Stains. That book, last published in 2002, first came out in 1925. An up to date copy of the 9th edition costs $355.00, ten times the cost of this kit. In the introduction to Conn's are the words (not exactly in the form rendered here, but with this meaning) "This book does not provide technical instructions on how to use the stains or dyes, but does provide links to books from which such instructions may be obtained." In other words, if you want technical instruction on how to use these stains you may have to pay a little for that, separately from the cost of the kit. That's not a travesty. I just bought a grandson a leatherworking kit, and it had no instructions, just the materials; the seller assumed my grandson has a book on leatherworking, and that's true, I bought that for him earlier. Now, back to these stains, it isn't necessary to buy Conn's to find out how to use these stains. Just do an Internet search with the name of the stain and you will immediately have a wealth of information on how each is used. Some references even explain how the stain was used in the laboratory, i.e, if heat was or was not applied, how many washes should be performed after the stain is applied to remove excessive stain residue, etc. I'm very pleased with the stains in this kit, and use them with nematodes, mites, and various tissue specimens extracted from spider, insect, reptile, and mammal specimens.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice assortment for the general science classroom
*by M***E on July 11, 2025*

This is an affordable assirtment of stains. It is a nicely packaged set, and easy to use. I teach general science (life, earth, physical), so I did not want to use my entire budget on a set of stains. MIcropscopy is not really a part of the curiculum, but I want my kids to have the experience.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect!
*by M***E on July 16, 2019*

A perfect set for classroom use or personal experimentation. All solutions come in an easy drop bottle and don't take but 1 or 0.5 drops per slide. They clearly permeate all types of cells and definitely do their jobs. I certainly recommend this to anyone! I'm definitely satisfied. (10/10)

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