[Histonet] Melan-A Staining

[Ford Royer]

I consult for a small lab in my area and they are contemplating doing
Melan-A staining in their lab.  They are wondering if this would be feasible
and what might the costs be.  Could any of you out there in HistoLand be of
assistance?

They are estimating that they will do an average of one patient slide per
day.

How much do the reagents cost (cost per test)?
Which manufacturers carry it?
How many steps are involved in the procedure?
How much total time is involved to perform the procedure?
Does it take a high level of skill to perform?  (They will be staining by
hand for the time being)
Etc.?

This lab does not do any special staining and the present time.  This will
be a first for them, so any helpful hints will be greatly appreciated.  As
you can see, I am totally ignorant in this department, so I am of no help at
all.

Cheers!

~ Ford

Ford M. Royer, MT(ASCP)
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Minnesota Medical Specialists, Inc.
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