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Alizarin red S skeletal staining - Reagents & Materials

What you need to perform one test: reagents, kits, consumables, equipment and quality controls, with their official basis. Quantities follow the validated method or the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).

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Forensic science & legal investigation · General

Alizarin red S skeletal staining

Specialist skeletal visualisation

Reagents & stains

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Alizarin red SPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Method-selected fixation/clearing reagentsPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Commonly ethanolPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Potassium hydroxidePer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Glycerol storage medium. Cartilage dye is not required for a bone-only routePer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site

Kits

ItemProcure
Optional research skeletal-staining reagent setPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Only after specimen-specific validationPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site

Consumables & materials

ItemProcure
Compatible specimen jarsPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Dissection toolsPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
ForcepsPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Sample supportsPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
ScalePer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site

Equipment

ItemProcure
Stereo microscope/cameraPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Approved chemical extractionPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Biological-specimen handling facilitiesPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site

Controls & reference materials

ItemProcure
Known mineralised tissue referencePer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Unstained companionPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Reagent blank or processing controlPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site

Official basis (Research): Research or case-specific application. The original compilation did not establish an official routine forensic staining standard.

Procurement note: Institutional research supports general supplies, not a routine forensic standard. Preparation may alter or destroy evidence; select a documented authorised case-specific method.

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