RE: [Histonet] melanin renoval
Along those same lines ... for staining CD31/PECAM in the melanoma
samples I work with I use True Blue chromagen and it works
beautifully!
Andrea
At 7:25 AM -0500 6/14/05, Dawson, Glen wrote:
>Jane,
>
>I've found that a melanin bleach hurts IHC staining. Have you considered
>using something like Nova Red from Vector as a good DAB substitute that
>yields red staining? This red chromagen contrasts much better with the
>melanin in the tissue and I've found I don't have to modify any of my usual
>procedures to achieve good staining. It is also permanent and does not wash
>out in alcohols like say an alc. phos. red. Let me know if you need the
>catalogue #.
>
>Good Luck,
>
>Glen Dawson BS, HT & QIHC (ASCP)
>IHC Manager
>Milwaukee, WI
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