[Histonet] Stain and pos control for copper

[GUTIERREZ, JUAN]

We've had always used the rhodanine stain for copper with good results.  The control slides we get from Newcomer Supply.  www.newcommersupply.com or 1-800-383-7799.

Juan C. Gutierrez, HT(ASCP)
Histology Laboratory Supervisor
(210)704-2533

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Malam Jacqueline
Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 3:42 AM
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Subject: [Histonet] Stain and pos control for copper

I wonder if anyone with experience of copper stains can help me. We very
rarely get asked to demonstrate copper and I know of only one positive case
of Wilson's disease in 15 years which we were able to use as a pos control.
We have just had another request. There was barely any control tissue left
and both the test and control was neg. when stained with rhodanine. Two
questions - is rhodanine the best stain, and what can we use for a pos.
control?
All ideas gratefully received!
Jacqui Malam
Lancaster Infirmary
England



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