Abcam, ab246816, Cresyl Violet Stain Solution (0.1%)

Size: 500mL
Cresyl violet stain solution (0.1%) (ab246816) is a staining solution for visualizing Nissl substance in neurons on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue in immunohistochemistry (IHC). - Stains Nissl granules violet and neuroglia nuclei slightly bluer - All regents supplied in ready-to-use format - Compatible with our Lab essentials imaging workflow offering
Key facts
Form:LiquidSee storage information,
Storage buffer:pH: 2.9 - 3.3Constituents: 0.2% Acetic acid, 0.1% 3,7-diamino-12H-benzo[b]phenoxazin-12-ium acetate

Product details:
Cresyl Violet Stain Solution (0.1%) (ab246816) is designed for staining Nissl substance in neurons on formalin fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue. Nissil granules are purple, nuclei of neuroglia and endothelial cells are slightly bluer than Nissl granules.
Nissil Substance: Violet.
Neuroglia Nuclei: Violet to Dark Blue.
Control Tissue:
Cerebral Cortex
Procedure:
1. Deparaffinize sections and hydrate to distilled water.
2. Incubate slide in Cresyl Violet Stain Solution (0.1%) for 2-5 minutes.
3. Rinse quickly in 1 change of distilled water.
4. Dehydrate quickly in absolute alcohol. (Alcohol may remove stain from tissue over time).
5. Clear in Xylene or Xylene substitute and mount in synthetic resin.
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Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C