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Sperm Vitality Staining Solution (Eosin-Nigrosin Staining)

Rapid Membrane Integrity Assessment: One-Step Eosin-Nigrosin Vitality Stain

Differentiating Live from Dead:

In samples with low motility (<40%), it is vital to determine if immobile sperm are live but dyskinetic, or actually dead (Necrozoospermia). Our Sperm Vitality Staining Solution uses the Eosin-Nigrosin method to provide immediate clarity.

Performance Features:

High-Contrast Visualization: Nigrosin creates a dark, uniform background, making live (unstained) sperm stand out with brilliant clarity.

One-Step Efficiency: Our optimized formula combines staining and background contrast into a single step, significantly faster than traditional two-step protocols.

ICSI Selection: Provides essential data for selecting viable sperm in zero-motility cases. The WHO Laboratory Manual (6th Edition) recommends vitality testing when motility is below 40%.

References

  1. WHO (2021). WHO Laboratory Manual for the Examination and Processing of Human Semen, 6th Edition.
  2. Björndahl L, et al. (2003). Optimized eosin-nigrosin staining for sperm vitality. Human Reproduction.
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