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Acid Fuchsin
Introduction
Acid Fuchsin also called Masson Stain is commonly used to stain tissue sections in the Histology Laboratory.
Formula:
- 1 gm of Acid Fuchsin
- 1 mL of Glacial Acetic Acid (HOAc)
- 100 mL of Distilled water
References
References
Jocelyn H. Bruce-Gregorios, M.D.: Histopathologic Techniques, JMC Press Inc., Quezon City, Philippines, 1974. ISBN 971-11-0853-4