Sorry, we don't have extra blocks to share. We use the alcian yellow
technique that we make up. Components are same as what is purchased. We
like it a lot and most of our pathologists also like it. The only complaint
we have had is that if the Helicobacter is in the glands, they are hard to
see, but if they are on the surface, they show up fine

Hope this helps.



At 11:36 AM 2/2/2000 -0600, Scott, Allison D wrote:
>Does anyone out there hve any contol blocks that they would be willing to
>share. I'm in desperate need of afb, fungus, and pcp. We have a very
>difficult time getting these particular tissues. Also, has anyone done a
>helicobacter stain using the alcian yellow solution, it is a rapid stain
>that is made by  Poly Scientific.  If anyone has tried it let me know the
>type of results that you got.   Thanks.
>Allison Scott								LBJ
>Hospital
>Dept. of Pathology							5656
>Kelley								Houston,
>Texas  77026


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Jill Songer HT (ASCP)
Anatomic Pathology Supervisor
Virginia Tech
Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital