Description
CARBOL FUCHSIN STRONG is a staining solution used in microbiology and histology for the detection of acid-fast bacteria, particularly Mycobacterium species. It is a solution of basic fuchsin (also known as fuchsine) in phenol and ethanol. The strong version indicates a higher concentration of the staining agent, making it more effective in staining acid-fast bacteria. CARBOL FUCHSIN STRONG is a critical component in the Ziehl-Neelsen staining method, which is commonly used to detect acid-fast bacilli in clinical samples.