Ringworm Slide
Product Code : SCL-BLE-11873
The StemAids Ringworm Prepared Slide is a professionally curated histological specimen engineered for the empirical study of dermatophytosis. This slide features skin scrapings or tissue sections infected with pathogenic fungi (typically Trichophyton, Microsporum, or Epidermophyton). Manufactured to ISO 9001:2015 standards, it is a critical resource for University Medical, Mycology, and Dermatology laboratories to identify fungal hyphae and spores within keratinized structures.
Technical Specifications
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Tender Specification |
OEM Technical Detail |
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Specimen Type |
Infected Skin Section or Scraping (Whole Mount/Section) |
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Primary Focus |
Fungal Hyphae, Arthroconidia (spores), and Keratin degradation |
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Staining Technique |
High-contrast Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS) or GMS (Silver Stain) |
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Slide Material |
Premium optical-grade soda-lime glass (75mm×25mm) |
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Thickness |
1.0mm to 1.2mm with precision ground edges |
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Mounting Medium |
Permanent synthetic resin (DPX) for archival stability |
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Cover Slip |
Precision No. 1.5 glass (0.17mm) for high-power focus |
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ISO Compliance |
Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems |
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HS Code |
9023.00.00 (Prepared slides for educational use) |
Key Pedagogical Outcomes (Bloom’s Taxonomy Alignment)
- Dermatological Interface: Facilitates student understanding of the fungal invasion of keratinized tissues (skin, hair, and nails) and the resulting inflammatory response.
- Morphological Quantification: Enables the identification of fungal structures; learners apply high-power magnification to distinguish between branching hyphae and reproductive conidia.
- Staining Analysis: Supports the analysis of "Selective Staining"; students evaluate why PAS or Silver stains are required to visualize fungal cell walls (chitin) which remain invisible under standard H&E staining.
- Diagnostic Evaluation: Allows students to evaluate clinical samples, identifying the characteristic "spaghetti and meatballs" appearance of fungal elements in various dermatological pathologies.
International Logistics & Compliance
StemAids ensures comprehensive OEM readiness for global institutional procurement:
- Packaging: Export-grade secure slide mailers. Each slide is individually indexed and protected by shock-absorbent cushioning to ensure zero-breakage during international transit.
- Documentation: Includes Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (MAF), Certificate of Conformance (CoC), and a biological datasheet detailing the specific fungal genus present.
- Durability: The specimen is chemically fixed and permanently mounted, ensuring it remains color-fast and free from deterioration for decades when stored in standard dark laboratory cabinets.
Direct OEM Sourcing Advantages
Procuring the StemAids Ringworm Prepared Slide directly ensures vertical manufacturing control:
- Optimal Diagnostic Visibility: Direct oversight of the PAS staining process ensures the fungi appear in a vivid magenta/red hue against a contrasting background, making identification effortless for students.
- Authenticated Pathogenic Samples: We ensure specimens are sourced from validated biological suppliers, providing students with "textbook" examples of fungal infection.
- Direct Factory Inventory: Guaranteed availability of single slides or bulk classroom sets (packs of 25/50) to support synchronized laboratory sessions for medical and nursing cohorts.
- Quality Assurance: Every slide is manually inspected by a microbiologist to ensure the presence of clear, well-distributed fungal elements without excessive tissue debris.
