Re: Staining of cotton in tissue

From:tony.j.savage@gsk.com

Cotton fibres also show strong birefringence using polarised light.
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                                                    Tony
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CrochiereSteve@aol.com

16-May-2003 03:49

 
 

        To:     histonet

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        Subject:        Staining of cotton in tissue

We have an interesting autopsy case that demonstrates foreign body emboli 
in the lung tissue. The foreign bodies resemble cotton fibers. Does anyone 
know of a special stain that demonstrates cotton fibers? They stain with 
Congo Red and I have heard that they are acid fast positive. Is this true? 
Any suggestions are welcome.
Thanks,

Steven M. Crochiere, HT (ASCP)
Histology Supervisor
LifePath Partners @ Mercy Medical Center
299 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104







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