That will prove your stain worked, but I would use the same control you use for GMS - that way you know how the the fungus looks... 
my 2 cents! j

Joyce Weems
Pathology Manager
Saint Joseph's Hospital 
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Atlanta, GA 30342
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Meera
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Subject: [Histonet] fungus control for PASfungus


Is it acceptable to use kidney tissue as a control for PAS stain when looking for fungus? We have been having a debate on this issue and would like to know what you all think.
Meera Bansal MD
Mercy Medical Center
Rockville Centre, NY


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