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Identifies spirochetes and other bacteria such as H. pylori and two causative agents of cat scratch disease. Warthin-Starry relies on the ability of certain bacteria to bind silver ions from solution. Subsequent addition of a reducing agent then converts this bound silver to visible metallic silver.

Kit Contains:

• 1.5ml - 2% silver nitrate
• 3.75ml - 5% gelatin
• 2ml -  0.15% hydroqinone

Results:

• Bacteria-black
• Background-yellow to light bown