Amyloid Stain Kit (Congo Red)

The Amyloid Stain Kit (Congo Red) is intended for use in the histological visualization of amyloid in tissue sections. Examination under a polarizing microscope results in green birefringence of amyloid.

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REFERENCES

• Puchtler, H, et al: On the binding of Congo Red amyloid. 1. Histochem. Cytochem. Vol. 10: pages 355-363,1962.
• Eastwood, H. & Cole, K.R., Staining of amyloid in buffered Congo Red in 50% ethanol. Stain Technology. Vol. 46: pages 208-209,1971.
• Carson, F.L., Histotechnology; A Self-Instructional Text, 2nd Edition. ASCP Press, Chicago, IL Pages 117-121, 1996.
• Churukian, C., Improved Puchtler’s Congo Red method. J. of Histotechnology. Vol. 23: pages 139-141, 2000.