According to the AFIP (Armed Force Institute of Pathology) website

http://www.afip.org/Departments/infectious/lm/06.html

Either H&E, or Brown & Hopps (modified Gram) are the best. Photos included
in the website

Peggy A. Wenk, HTL(ASCP)SLS
William Beaumont Hospital
Royal Oak, MI 48073

-----Original Message-----
From: histonet-bounces@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-bounces@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Muhammad
Tahseen
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 8:46 AM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Biopsy for Leishmania 

Has anyone had any experience in performing stain for Leishmania (I have
received fresh  biopsy specimen)?  Any opinions would be much appreciated. 

Muhammad Tahseen,
MLT(Punjab Medical Faculty)
MT(JIMTEF)Japan
 Histology Supervisor
 SKMCH & RC
 Lahore Pakistan.






 
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