Controls tissue are small intestine or pancreas.
Alternative staining methods (Bodian, Masson Fontana, Lead
haematoxylin)are not as good but chromogrannin (immuno) is very good.

Best Wishes
Steve Machin UK

--- Pat Paulusse  wrote: > Hi all,
> 
> Can anyone suggest normal tissue that can be used as a control for
> the Grimelius silver stain (using it to demonstrate a carcinoid
> tumour)?  Also, I would be interested in alternative staining
> methods (besides grimelius) for the demonstration of carcinoid
> tumours.  I have a very limited antibody selection on hand, so I
> would probably have to stick to chemical techniques - although
> antibody suggestions would be welcome - who knows, I may have it.
> 
> Thanking you in advance,
> 
> Patrick Paulusse
> Pembroke General Hospital
> Ontario, Canada
> 
> e-mail -  wolf@webhart.net
> 
>  

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