Does anyone out in Histoland have a substitution for Picric Acid in their
Van Gieson counterstain.  I'm trying to eliminate the need for PA here as I
always have a heck of a time ordering it in, not to mention there has got to
be something better to use (i.e.. safer).

Thanks for your help!

Kathy Johnston
Tech II - Special Stains
Anatomic Pathology - Foothills Medical Center
Calgary Laboratory Services
Ph - 403-944-4760
Fax - 403-270-4093
kathy.johnston@cls.ab.ca