You can buy the kit for Weigerts Elastic stain from Poly Scientific.
The number is 1-800-645-5825.

Denise Wilson
Brookdale University Medical Center
Brooklyn, New York

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> From: 	J. Foote[SMTP:jfoote@morgan.ucs.mun.ca]
> Sent: 	Wednesday, June 28, 2000 1:40 PM
> To: 	'histoNet@pathology.swmed.edu'
> Subject: 	Weigert's Elastic Tissue Stain
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Does anyone know where I might be able to purchase Weigert's Elastic
> Tissue 
> Stain.  I have a recipe for the stain, but many years ago it was decided
> to 
> take to easy route by purchasing the stain ready made rather than
> producing 
> our own.  After reviewing the recipe, I would like to continue to do so, 
> however our previous supplier, BDH, tells me they no longer sell it.  I 
> would appreciate if anyone can give me the name of a new source.  This 
> stain is used in combination with Weigert's Iron Haematoxylin and Van 
> Gieson on a regular basis in this lab.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Judy Foote
> Histology Unit, Room 2808
> Medical School Laboratories
> Faculty of Medicine
> Memorial University of Newfoundland
> 
> 
>