[Histonet] Mast cell stain

[Osborn, Sharon]

Tom,
	
Luna's Toluidine Blue Method for Mast Cells is a superior demonstration of
mast cells using a pink background.  These literally pop up under low power.
The method is located on pages 311-312 of Luna's Histopathologic Methods and
color Atlas of special Stains and Tissue Artifacts; 1992.  If you wish a
copy of the procedure, private email me and I will send to you.

sharon osborn
DNAX ScheringPlough BioPharma
Palo Alto, CA

Subject: [Histonet] Giemsa Stain for Mast Cells
Netters,
I am looking for a Giemsa stain for Mast Cells that does not have a pinkish
hue like the Gaffney Giemsa.  We are looking to have the Mast Cells pop out
at us on low power.  Any suggestions/protocols?
Thanks,
Tom
Tom Galati
Laboratory Director
HSRL, Inc.- A GLP Compliant Contract Laboratory
137 South Main Street
Woodstock, Virginia  22664
(540)459-8211
Fax: (540)459-8217
tomgalati <@t> hsrl.org
www.hsrl.org <www.hsrl.org> 



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