we add 30 ml. eosin to the last alcohol on the processor.  this facilitates
orientation during embedding and doesn't interfer with h&e staining, special
stains or immuno staining. 

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Bourassa, Patricia [SMTP:patricia_bourassa@groton.pfizer.com]
> Sent:	Tuesday, October 05, 1999 9:45 AM
> To:	Histonet @Pathology.Swmed.Edu (E-mail)
> Subject:	Mecurichrom
> 
> Hi all!
> 
> I'm looking for a source for mecurichrom dye (spelling??) --  I've never
> used it and this procedure I'm working with calls for labeling the tissue
> with this dye for orientation purposes.
> 
> Thanks for any help!
> 
> -Patti Bourassa
>  Pfizer, Groton