Fw: [Histonet] Sirius Red Technique.

[Bryan Llewellyn]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Bryan Llewellyn 
To: Ian Montgomery 
Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 9:48 AM
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Sirius Red Technique.


It very slowly deteriorates over time, but it can be compensated for by extending staining time.  I have used solutions a year old with 2 hours staining, but that was stretching it a bit.  Six months would be OK.  So one hour fresh, 2 hours at six months.  Incidentally, it is better if no more than 2 mL salt solution is added.  The absolute minimum salt is the critical step.

Bryan Llewellyn
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ian Montgomery 
  To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
  Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 2:46 AM
  Subject: [Histonet] Sirius Red Technique.


          Quick question and the man himself may be able to answer. Sirius Red Technique (Llewellyn, 1970), what is the shelf life of the prepared stain?
  Ian.

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