HT200-1KT
HT200-1KTEA
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HT200-1KT
Fontana-Masson Stain Kit, Sigma-Aldrich®
Fontana-Masson Stain Kit
Fontana-Masson staining is used for the demonstration of argentaffin substances such as melanin, argentaffin granules and some neurosecretory granules. Staining patterns may be useful in cases of carcinoid tumors and melanoma.
- Suitable for haematology
- Suitable for histology
Principle
Argentaffin cells and melanin possess the ability to bind silver from a silver solution and reduce to visible metallic silver without the need for a reducing agent. The Fontana-Masson Stain Kit can be used for frozen or paraffin embedded sections.