Ringworm Slide
Product Code : SCL-BLE-11873
The JLab India 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). It is a critical resource for University Medical, Mycology, and Dermatology laboratories to identify fungal hyphae and spores within keratinized structures.
Technical Specifications
| Tender Specification | OEM Technical Detail |
| Specimen Type | Infected Skin Section or Scraping (Whole Mount/Section) |
| Primary Focus | Fungal Hyphae, Arthroconidia (spores), and Keratin degradation |
| Staining Technique | High-contrast Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS) or GMS (Silver Stain) |
| Slide Material | Premium optical-grade soda-lime glass (75mm×25mm) |
| Thickness | 1.0mm to 1.2mm with precision ground edges |
| Mounting Medium | Permanent synthetic resin (DPX) for archival stability |
| Cover Slip | Precision No. 1.5 glass (0.17mm) for high-power focus |
Certification | ISO certificates available on request |
| 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
JLab India 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 JLab India 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.
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