[Histonet] Von Kossa vs Alizarin Red

[Rob Geske]

Hi Betsy,

depends on the intent of the experiment.  if goal is to determine calcification  (calcium or hydroxyapatite) then Alizarin Red. as Von Kossa is a reaction between silver ions and the associated phosphate you cannot definitively claim calcification but rather mineralization.  hope all is well in THI.

regards,
rob



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From: "Molinari, Betsy" <BMolinari <@t> heart.thi.tmc.edu>
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Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 9:56 AM
Subject: [Histonet] Von Kossa vs Alizarin Red

Hi,
Under what circumstances would you prefer one over the other? Thanks! Happy Friday! I hope all you convention goers ( is that even a word??) are having a great time!

Betsy Molinari HT(ASCP)
Texas Heart Institute
Cardiovascular Pathology
6770 Bertner Ave
MC1-283
Houston,TX 77030-2607
832-355-6524
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