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Dobell and O'Connor's Iodine
Cat. # Desc. Qty. Unit
261189 Dobell and O'Connor's Iodine 50 SP
Intended Use:

BBL™ Dobell & O'Connor Iodine Stain Droppers have a variety of uses as a microbiological stain. Among them are staining the trophozoite, cyst, and egg stages of intestinal parasites.1-3

Catalog # Description Quantity Unit
261189 Dobell and O'Connor's Iodine
Dobell and O'Connor's Iodine Used in the staining of cysts and eggs of parasites found in human feces
 50 SP

Dobell & O'Conner Iodine Stain Droppers
Revision: 0703    Revision Date: 07/01/2003   
Intended Use: «

BBL™ Dobell & O'Connor Iodine Stain Droppers have a variety of uses as a microbiological stain. Among them are staining the trophozoite, cyst, and egg stages of intestinal parasites.1-3

Intended Use: » Intended Use:

BBL™ Dobell & O'Connor Iodine Stain Droppers have a variety of uses as a microbiological stain. Among them are staining the trophozoite, cyst, and egg stages of intestinal parasites.1-3

Product Summary: «

Use of BBL Dobell & O'Connor Iodine Stain Droppers aid the visualization of the components of specimens observed microscopically. The selection of the appropriate technique depends upon the specimen.2-4

Product Summary: » Product Summary:

Use of BBL Dobell & O'Connor Iodine Stain Droppers aid the visualization of the components of specimens observed microscopically. The selection of the appropriate technique depends upon the specimen.2-4

User Quality Control: « User Quality Control:

Direct microscopic examination of a clinical specimen will demonstrate an increase of color and contrast of intestinal parasites subjected to Dobell & O'Connor iodine stain.

Quality control requirements must be performed in accordance with applicable local, state and/or federal regulations or accreditation requirements and your laboratory's standard Quality Control procedures. It is recommended that the user refer to pertinent NCCLS guidance and CLIA regulations for appropriate Quality Control practices.


Reagents: « Reagents:

BBL Dobell & O'Connor Iodine Stain Droppers contain 0.5 mL of solution consisting of iodine 1%, potassium iodide 2%, and water.


Warnings and Precautions: « Warnings and Precautions:

For in vitro Diagnostic Use.

Follow established laboratory procedures in handling and disposing of infectious materials.



Information shown on this page is a short summary extracted from the Package Insert, available as a PDF under the Related Documents section of this page.