Lactophenol

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On Shelf - Approx. UK delivery date: Thursday the 11th September 2025*

In bulk stock - ships within 10 - 12 Working Days (Excluding weekends and public holidays)

4 to 6 weeks approx. (Not guaranteed)

UK Shipping

Unfortunately, we are not currently accepting orders for Northern Ireland.

We can only ship to the following postcodes where a Royal Mail postal option has been chosen at checkout.

AB, DD, DG3, DG4, DG6 - DG9, EH, FK, G, HS, IM, IV, KA, KW, KY, ML, PA, PH, PO30 - PO41, TD, TR21 - TR25, ZE

* We will always try to ship as early as possible. Delivery could be much quicker than stated but is not guaranteed

Applications

Mycology
Fungal staining
Preservation of fungal specimens

General

What is Lactophenol? It is a solution commonly used in microbiology, particularly for staining and mounting fungal samples for microscopic examination. It's a key component of Lactophenol Cotton Blue (LPCB) stain, which is widely used in medical mycology.

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality Lactophenol, ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and preserve product quality during transport.

Frequent Uses

Staining
The cotton blue (or aniline blue) dye stains the chitin and cellulose in the fungal cell walls, making them easier to see.

Wet Mounts
Used to prepare wet mounts, which are microscopic preparations where the sample is suspended in a liquid medium, often for immediate observation.

Fungal Identification
Lactophenol cotton blue is a standard method for identifying fungi in clinical specimens.

Parasite Identification
Can also be used to stain and preserve parasitic elements like trophozoites, cysts, and ova in fecal samples, which is useful for diagnosing parasitic infections.