I have done this using a solution of india ink.
Patsy 

		-----Original Message-----
		From:	Geoff McAuliffe [mailto:mcauliff@UMDNJ.EDU]
		Sent:	Thursday, August 02, 2001 1:56 PM
		To:	pamela wirth
		Cc:	histology server
		Subject:	Re: diffusion of dye



		pamela wirth wrote:

		> I am looking for a dye that can be injected into mice to
determine the
		> diffusion rate from spleen to pancreas.  These sections
will be paraffin
		> embedded.  A counterstain may not be used unless needed.
		>
		> Thanks
		>
		> P. Wirth

		Hmmm. Is this diffusion going to take place in the
peritoneal cavity or via
		the vascular system?

		Geoff
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