{"product_id":"biolab-grams-iodine-100ml","title":"BIOLAB Gram’s Iodine 100ml | Gram Staining Mordant | Laboratory Reagent","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBIOLAB Gram’s Iodine 100ml – Gram Staining Mordant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBIOLAB Gram’s Iodine\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional microbiology staining reagent supplied in a \u003cstrong\u003e100 mL pack\u003c\/strong\u003e for use as the iodine mordant in validated \u003cstrong\u003eGram staining\u003c\/strong\u003e procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGram staining is one of the most widely used differential staining methods in microbiology. Within the conventional staining sequence, Gram’s Iodine is applied after the primary crystal-violet stain and before the decolorisation step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe iodine acts as a \u003cstrong\u003emordant\u003c\/strong\u003e, interacting with the primary dye within the stained bacterial cells so that subsequent decolorisation can produce the differential staining pattern used for microscopic classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional laboratory use only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Smear preparation, fixation, staining sequence, reagent exposure time, decolorisation, counterstaining, microscopy, quality control and interpretation must follow the current BIOLAB instructions and the laboratory's validated SOP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBIOLAB Gram’s Iodine – Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e BIOLAB Diagnostics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gram’s Iodine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer positioning: \u003cstrong\u003eFor Gram’s Staining\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed as the iodine \u003cstrong\u003emordant\u003c\/strong\u003e in conventional Gram staining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional microbiology staining reagent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for prepared bacterial-smear staining workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed between the primary crystal-violet stain and decolorisation step\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports differential staining of microorganisms in validated Gram-staining procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for diagnostic, pathology, microbiology, hospital, teaching and research laboratories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot intended for home self-testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eGram’s Iodine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eBIOLAB Diagnostics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e100 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Category\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eMicrobiology Staining Reagent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eGram Staining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole in Gram Stain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eIodine Mordant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed After\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003ePrimary Crystal Violet Staining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed Before\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eDecolourisation Step\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003ePrepared Microbial \/ Bacterial Smear according to validated laboratory protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse Environment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eProfessional Laboratory Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Gram’s Iodine?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGram’s Iodine is the mordant used in the traditional Gram-staining sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gram-staining method uses a sequence of reagents to create a differential microscopic staining pattern between organisms that retain the primary dye complex after decolorisation and those that do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGram’s Iodine is therefore not normally used as a standalone stain. It performs a specific intermediate function within the complete Gram-staining procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does the Iodine Mordant Do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the bacterial smear has been treated with the primary crystal-violet stain, Gram’s Iodine is applied as the mordant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe iodine interacts with the primary stain within the bacterial cells and helps form a dye–iodine complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe subsequent decolorisation stage then differentiates organisms according to how the stained cell structure responds to the validated Gram-staining procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe final microscopic appearance is also influenced by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge and condition of the microbial culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmear thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect fixation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary-stain exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIodine exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecolourisation technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounterstaining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReagent quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide cleanliness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicroscope technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperator competency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Does Gram’s Iodine Fit in the Gram-Staining Sequence?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eStep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eReagent \/ Process\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eGeneral Function\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003ePrimary Stain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eCrystal violet staining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGram’s Iodine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMordant step\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eDecolouriser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eDifferential decolourisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eCounterstain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eProvides contrasting staining of appropriately decolourised organisms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e The exact staining time and handling procedure should be taken from the current BIOLAB instructions or your laboratory's validated SOP rather than from a generic online protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGram-Positive \u0026amp; Gram-Negative Staining\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGram staining is a \u003cstrong\u003edifferential microbiological staining technique\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the complete procedure is performed correctly, organisms are differentiated according to their staining response after the primary stain, iodine mordant, decolourisation and counterstain sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn conventional Gram staining:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganisms retaining the primary crystal-violet–iodine complex typically appear purple to blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganisms that are appropriately decolourised subsequently take up the counterstain and typically appear pink to red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMicroscopic colour alone should not be used as the sole basis for organism identification or clinical diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Uses BIOLAB Gram’s Iodine?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBIOLAB Gram’s Iodine is relevant to professional laboratory environments including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrobiology laboratories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagnostic laboratories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePathology laboratories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHospital laboratories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinical laboratories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedical colleges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrobiology teaching laboratories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearch laboratories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstitutional laboratory procurement departments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMicroscope Slides for Gram Staining\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect Gram staining begins with a properly prepared smear on a clean microscope slide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMicrosidd supplies \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/microsidd.com\/products\/microscope-glass-slides\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicroscope Glass Slides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for professional laboratory microscopy and specimen preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also browse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/microsidd.com\/collections\/microscope-glass-slides-glass\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicroscope Slides \u0026amp; Laboratory Glassware Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for slides, cover slips and related laboratory products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Laboratory Reagents at Microsidd\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBIOLAB Gram’s Iodine forms part of Microsidd India's growing professional staining-reagent and laboratory chemical catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/microsidd.com\/collections\/chemicals-liquids\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaboratory Reagents \u0026amp; Chemicals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/microsidd.com\/collections\/laboratory-needs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaboratory Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/microsidd.com\/collections\/microscope-glass-slides-glass\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicroscope Slides \u0026amp; Laboratory Glassware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis internal product structure enables laboratories to source staining reagents, slides and other professional laboratory supplies through the same specialist catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage, Expiry \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStore BIOLAB Gram’s Iodine according to the exact conditions printed on the current product label and manufacturer documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood laboratory practice includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the container tightly closed when not in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect the reagent from contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not interchange caps between staining reagents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse clean staining vessels and accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid returning used reagent to the original stock bottle unless specifically permitted by SOP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObserve the labelled storage conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use beyond the labelled expiry date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse appropriate laboratory PPE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow applicable chemical-safety and waste-disposal procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf the current BIOLAB bottle label, package insert or Safety Data Sheet differs from general information displayed online, follow the current manufacturer documentation supplied with the reagent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits of BIOLAB Gram’s Iodine 100ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated reagent for the mordant stage of Gram staining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 mL pack suitable for routine professional microbiology workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of BIOLAB's analytical-stain range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear single-reagent format for laboratories maintaining separate Gram-staining reagents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for diagnostic, educational and research microbiology environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be sourced together with microscope slides and other laboratory consumables from Microsidd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy BIOLAB Gram’s Iodine from Microsidd India?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMicrobiology staining reagents should be selected by verifying the \u003cstrong\u003eexact stain, reagent stage, brand, pack size and laboratory application\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMicrosidd India combines online ordering with a Bengaluru-based diagnostic and laboratory-products business and provides detailed product information intended to help professional buyers verify the correct reagent before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eBuying Consideration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eMicrosidd India\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eGeneral Local Market \/ Marketplace\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExact Reagent Identification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eBIOLAB Gram’s Iodine 100 mL clearly identified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eInformation varies by seller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGram-Stain Stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eClearly identified as the iodine mordant step\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eMay be shown only as a generic stain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack-Size Clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e100 mL clearly stated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eMay vary between listings or variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaboratory Product Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eRelated stains, reagents, slides and laboratory supplies available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eDepends on individual seller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; 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Laboratory Supplies Bangalore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions – BIOLAB Gram’s Iodine 100ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is BIOLAB Gram’s Iodine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBIOLAB Gram’s Iodine is a professional microbiology reagent supplied for use in Gram-staining procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the pack size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Microsidd listing is for \u003cstrong\u003e100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Gram’s Iodine used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGram’s Iodine is used as the mordant after the primary crystal-violet staining stage in a conventional Gram-staining sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Gram’s Iodine a primary stain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The primary stain in conventional Gram staining is crystal violet. Gram’s Iodine is the subsequent mordant reagent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a mordant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA mordant is a reagent used to help stabilise or strengthen the interaction between a stain and the material being stained. In Gram staining, iodine interacts with the primary crystal-violet stain before the decolourisation step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is Gram’s Iodine applied?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally applied after crystal violet and before the decolourising reagent. Follow the exact BIOLAB instructions or validated laboratory SOP for timing and washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat reagent comes after Gram’s Iodine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the conventional Gram-staining sequence, an appropriate decolourising reagent follows the iodine mordant stage, followed by a counterstain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Gram’s Iodine alone identify Gram-positive or Gram-negative bacteria?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Differential classification requires the complete validated Gram-staining sequence and professional microscopic interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colour are Gram-positive organisms?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a correctly performed conventional Gram stain, organisms retaining the primary dye–iodine complex typically appear purple to blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colour are Gram-negative organisms?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter appropriate decolourisation and counterstaining, organisms that do not retain the primary dye complex typically appear pink to red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Gram staining identify a specific bacterial species?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGram-stain morphology provides useful preliminary laboratory information but does not by itself definitively identify every bacterial species. Additional culture, biochemical, molecular or other laboratory testing may be required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use Gram’s Iodine without Crystal Violet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for the standard Gram-staining procedure. Gram’s Iodine is intended to function after the primary stain within the validated multi-step workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Gram decolouriser included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for \u003cstrong\u003eBIOLAB Gram’s Iodine 100 mL only\u003c\/strong\u003e. Other Gram-staining reagents should be purchased separately unless explicitly stated otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Safranine included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 100 mL Gram’s Iodine bottle is a standalone reagent listing unless the product title or pack contents specifically state otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre microscope slides included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Microscope slides are separate laboratory consumables and are available independently from Microsidd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long should Gram’s Iodine remain on the smear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo not apply a generic online timing automatically to this product. Follow the current BIOLAB instructions and the laboratory's validated SOP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Gram’s Iodine be stored?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the exact storage conditions printed on the current BIOLAB bottle label and accompanying manufacturer documentation. Keep the bottle tightly closed and protected from contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan expired Gram’s Iodine be used?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Professional laboratory reagents should not be used beyond the manufacturer's labelled expiry date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this reagent intended for home use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. BIOLAB Gram’s Iodine is intended for professional laboratory use by appropriately trained personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy BIOLAB Gram’s Iodine in Bangalore?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBIOLAB Gram’s Iodine 100 mL can be ordered through Microsidd.com subject to stock availability. Microsidd India is located in RT Nagar, Bengaluru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Microsidd deliver laboratory reagents outside Bangalore?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMicrosidd supplies laboratory products to serviceable locations across India subject to product availability, handling requirements and courier serviceability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan laboratories place bulk orders?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBulk and institutional requirements may be supported subject to current inventory, quantity and applicable commercial terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProfessional Laboratory \u0026amp; Medical Disclaimer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBIOLAB Gram’s Iodine is intended for professional laboratory use by appropriately trained personnel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe information on this page is provided for product identification, procurement and general educational purposes and does not replace:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe current BIOLAB product label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer Instructions for Use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValidated microbiology laboratory SOPs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGram-staining quality-control procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecimen-preparation requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicroscopy training and competency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaboratory chemical-safety procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional microbiological interpretation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGram staining provides preliminary morphological and staining information and does not by itself establish a complete microbiological or clinical diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInterpretation should be performed by appropriately trained personnel and correlated with culture, biochemical, molecular or other investigations where clinically or laboratorily appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf the current BIOLAB bottle label, package insert or Safety Data Sheet differs from general information displayed online, follow the current manufacturer documentation supplied with the reagent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNo Return \/ No Exchange\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis laboratory reagent is non-returnable and non-exchangeable once correctly supplied.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease verify before ordering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e BIOLAB Diagnostics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gram’s Iodine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired Gram-staining reagent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaboratory staining method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired quantity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpiry requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrdering the wrong reagent, staining component or pack size is not considered a product defect when the supplied product matches the confirmed order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLaboratory reagents may be affected by contamination, storage conditions, temperature exposure and handling after delivery. 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