Reagents Q&A

CellaVision offers a broad portfolio of staining solutions and reagents supporting several laboratory disciplines, including hematology, microbiology, cytology, and histology. Each solution is designed to help laboratories achieve reliable, standardized, and reproducible staining results.

Our reagents support a wide range of diagnostic applications, from routine hematology and microbiology workflows to cytology and histology staining procedures. Product-specific applications can be found on the corresponding product pages.

Standardized staining helps reduce variability, improve reproducibility, and ensure consistent results between operators, batches, and laboratories. This contributes to greater confidence in diagnostic interpretation and more efficient laboratory workflows.

CellaVision reagents are manufactured using proprietary formulations and in-house dye synthesis, ensuring full control over raw materials, composition, and quality. Throughout production, each batch undergoes rigorous quality control testing, including physico-chemical analyses and biological validation on representative samples. This comprehensive approach helps ensure consistent staining performance and lot-to-lot reproducibility.

RAL Diagnostics, part of the CellaVision group, develops and manufactures reagents in France (Martillac). With more than 100 years of expertise in dye chemistry and staining solutions, RAL Diagnostics maintains full control over critical manufacturing processes, including in-house dye synthesis, formulation, quality control, and batch validation. This integrated approach helps ensure consistent quality, reproducibility, and long-term reliability across our reagent portfolio.

Digital-grade refers to reagents specifically designed and validated to meet the requirements of digital morphology workflows. Before release, each batch is evaluated against internal criteria for color fidelity, staining intensity, contrast, and artifact reduction to ensure optimal performance with digital imaging and automated cell analysis systems.

RAL reagents undergo up to 139 quality control checkpoints throughout the manufacturing process. These controls combine physico-chemical testing, biological validation, and performance assessments to ensure every batch meets our stringent quality requirements before release.

Yes. CellaVision reagents are manufactured in accordance with internationally recognized quality standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and IVDR requirements. Our quality system combines regulatory compliance with extensive expertise in stain and dye manufacturing.

At CellaVision, sustainability is embedded in how we develop and manufacture our reagents. The Reagents Division operates under an ISO 14001-certified Environmental Management System, underscoring our commitment to reducing our environmental impact through continuous improvement, responsible resource management, waste reduction, and regulatory compliance. We also strive to develop safer reagent formulations, such as methanol-free alternatives, to help laboratories improve operator safety and environmental performance without compromising staining quality.

Digital morphology relies on high-quality, reproducible images for accurate cell recognition and classification. Consistent staining helps ensure uniform color balance, contrast and cell visibility across slides, supporting reliable image analysis, laboratory standardization and workflow efficiency.

CellaVision reagents are available through our authorized distribution network. To submit an inquiry, please visit the Contact section of our website and select "Reagent Sales”.

Our team can help connect you with the appropriate distributor for your region. Simply submit a request through the Contact section of our website.

CellaVision reagents are distributed in many countries worldwide through our network of authorized partners. Availability may vary depending on local regulatory requirements and product registrations. If you need more information, please contact us at commercial@cellavision.com

For technical questions regarding products, applications, or troubleshooting, please visit the Contact section of our website and select "Reagent Product inquiries" as the department.

You can create a claim on my.ral-diagnostics.fr (in the account section – My claims), our documentation platform.

Technical documentation is available through our documentation platform at my.ral-diagnostics.fr. The platform provides access to the latest approved versions of product documentation.

Factsheets are available directly on the corresponding product pages within the "Downloads" section.

Create an account on my.ral-diagnostics.fr to access product documentation and stay informed about updates. Users who download a document through the platform will automatically receive email notifications whenever a new version is released, helping ensure access to the most up-to-date information.