[Histonet] Re: eosin in the processor

[Bob Richmond]

Supposedly eosin used to color small specimens, or put in the
processor, fluoresces enough in tissue sections to interfere with
fluorescent stains.

I've seen safranin O (from the microbiology lab) used to mark small
surgical specimens like GI biopsies. I don't know whether you can put
it in the processor or not. Supposedly safranin O isn't fluorescent,
though I haven't verified that.

Bob Richmond
Samurai Pathoogist
Maryville TN