Lactophenol Cotton Blue is supplied by Micromaster. It is available in the form of a blue coloured solution which is clear without any particles. It is advisable to store this product between 10- 30°C in tightly closed container and away from bright light. After opening, the stain should be properly stored in dry ventilated area protected from extremes of temperature and sources of ignition. Seal the container tightly after use.

• Quantity provided: 125ml/bottle

Lactophenol Cotton Blue is used as staining solution for fungi. Fungus are eukaryotic organism and they are classified into two main groups that is yeast and molds. Its cell wall is made up of chitin. Fungal cells have both macroscopic as well as microscopic structure. Lactophenol Cotton Blue reagent is used for staining as well as for wet mounting of fungi. The lactophenol cotton blue (LPCB) wet mount preparation is the most widely used method of staining and observing fungi and is simple to prepare. The preparation has three components: Lactic acid preserves the fungal structure and clears the tissue while phenol acts as a disinfectant and cotton blue imparts blue colouration to the fungal spores and hyphae.