Fontana-Masson Stain Kit (Melanin Stain) (ab150669)
Overview
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Product name
Fontana-Masson Stain Kit (Melanin Stain) -
Product overview
The Fontana-Masson Stain is intended for use in the histological visualization of Argentaffin cells and Melanin in paraffin or frozen sections. In addition, the Fontana-Masson stain has been reported to be useful in identifying Capsule-Deficient Cryptococcus Neoformans and typical Cryptococcus Neoformans.
Other products for staining tissue sections
Find more kits and reagents in the special stains guide, or products for antigen retrieval, blocking, signal amplification, visualization, counterstaining, and mounting in the IHC kits and reagents guide.
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Notes
Staining Interpretation
Argentaffin Cells Black Melanin Black Nuclei Red Cytoplasm Light Pink Cryptococci Cell Wall Black Control Tissue: Any paraffin-embedded tissue that contains Hair Follicles or Skin for Melanin. Small intestine for Argentaffin.
Properties
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Storage instructions
Store at +4°C. Please refer to protocols. -
Components 100 tests Gold Chloride Solution (0.2%) 1 x 125ml Nuclear Fast Red Solution 1 x 125ml Silver Nitrate Solution (10%) 5 x 9ml Sodium Thiosulfate Solution (5%) 1 x 125ml -
Research areas
Images
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ab150669 - Fontana-Masson Stain Kit (Melanin Stain)
ab150669 Fontana-Masson Stain Kit (Melanin Stain) staining formalin-fixed-paraffin embedded human skin melanoma.
