[Histonet] RE: Azure B as a counter-stain for melanin

[Houston, Ronald]

Naira,

we use a standard working Giemsa solution that is good for >1 month, stored at 4C. We automate the procedure on our Bonds: 3min Giemsa and 1 min Hematoxylin.


Ronnie Houston, MS HT(ASCP)QIHC
Anatomic Pathology Manager

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Subject: [Histonet] Azure B as a counter-stain for melanin
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Dear Histology Professionals,



I am using the Azure B as a counter-stain for melanin preparing solution by the protocol below. My questions are:

1. Is this solution should be fresh prepared every day?

2. How long I can store and use this solution?

3. Where this solution should be stored in the room or in the refrigerator?



My protocol is:

            Counterstain Method

      The use of Azure B as a counter-stain will stain melanin a blue green color.

            Azure B working reagent:

            4mL of a 25mg/mL aqueous solution of Azure B

                        3.4mL of 0.1M acetic acid

                        600uL of 0.1M sodium acetate

                        27mL of DI water

                        5mL acetone



                        Incubate for up to 30 minutes, followed by a 20-second hematoxylin counter-stain.  The use of either counterstain should give you good cytological detail, with blue-green melanin and brown DAB specific signal.



Thanks in advance,

Naira



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