Abcam, ab150669, Fontana-Masson Stain Kit (Melanin Stain)

Size: 30mL / 125mL
Fontana-Masson Stain Kit (Melanin Stain) ab150669 is suitable for staining melanin and argentaffin cells in paraffin or frozen sections. - Useful in identifying Capsule-Deficient Cryptococcus Neoformans and typical Cryptococcus Neoformans - Cited in over 40 publications
Product details:
The Fontana-Masson Stain is intended for use in the histological visualization of Argentaffin cells and Melanin in paraffin or frozen sections. In addition, the Fontana-Masson stain has been reported to be useful in identifying Capsule-Deficient Cryptococcus Neoformans and typical Cryptococcus Neoformans.
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Staining Interpretation
Argentaffin Cells
Melanin
Nuclei
Cytoplasm
Light Pink
Cryptococci Cell Wall
Control Tissue:
Any paraffin-embedded tissue that contains Hair Follicles or Skin for Melanin. Small intestine for Argentaffin.
Other Notes
Please note, the 125 mL selling size, was previously described as 100 Test. There has been no change to the physical product.

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-Multi, Storage information-Please refer to protocols