Trichrome, McLetchie, Aniline Blue Stain Kit

Histological Stain Kit Trichrome, McLetchie, Aniline Blue

Stains collagen and muscle fibers, works well on bone marrow and renal biopsies and provides time efficient results.  This modified procedure does not use a Bouin Fluid mordant or a hematoxylin nuclear stain.

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Part # 9177A 250 ml kit $199.00 H

TRICHROME, McLETCHIE, ANILINE BLUE STAIN KIT INCLUDES:

    Part 9177A
Solution A: Biebrich Scarlet-Acid Fuchsin Stain, Aqueous 250 ml
Solution B: Iodine, Lugol’s, Aqueous 250 ml
Solution C: Phosphotungstic Acid 2%, Alcoholic 250 ml
Solution D: Aniline Blue Stain, Aqueous 250 ml

 

COMPLIMENTARY POSITIVE CONTROL SLIDES: Enclosed are two complimentary unstained positive control slides for the initial verification of staining techniques and reagents.  Verification must be documented by running one Newcomer Supply complimentary positive control slide along with your current positive control slide for the first run. Retain the second complimentary control slide for further troubleshooting, if needed.

Individual stain solutions and additional control slides may be available for purchase under separate part numbers.

 

Additionally Needed:

Xylene, ACS Part 1445
Alcohol, Ethyl Denatured, 100% Part 10841
Alcohol, Ethyl Denatured, 95% Part 10842


For storage requirements and expiration date refer to individual bottle labels.

 

APPLICATION:

Newcomer Supply Trichrome, McLetchie, Aniline Blue Stain Kit  procedure is used for the differential demonstration of collagen and muscle fibers.  This modified trichrome protocol provides time efficient results without the use of Bouin Fluid or a hematoxylin nuclear stain.

 

METHOD:

Fixation: Formalin 10%, Phosphate Buffered (Part 1090)
Technique:  Paraffin sections cut at 4 microns

      1. See Procedure Note #1.

Solutions:  All solutions are manufactured by Newcomer Supply, Inc.

All Newcomer Supply Stain Kits are designed to be used with Coplin jars filled to 40 ml following the staining procedure provided below.  Some solutions in the kit may contain extra volumes.

 

STAINING PROCEDURE:

    1. If necessary, heat dry tissue sections/slides in oven.
    2. Deparaffinize sections thoroughly in three changes of xylene, 3 minutes each. Hydrate through two changes each of 100% and 95% ethyl alcohols, 10 dips each.  Wash well with distilled water.
        1. See Procedure Notes #2 and #3.
    3. Place in Solution A: Biebrich Scarlet-Acid Fuchsin Stain, Aqueous for 5 minutes.
    4. Rinse in several changes of distilled water.
    5. Place in Solution B: Iodine, Lugol’s, Aqueous; 2 minutes.
    6. Rinse in several changes of distilled water.
    7. Differentiate one slide at a time in Solution C: Phosphotungstic Acid 2%, Alcoholic, for 15-30 seconds with gentle agitation.
        1. To avoid over-differentiation, do not exceed 30 seconds.
        2. If sections are over-differentiated, wash well in distilled water and repeat Steps #3 through #7.
    8. Rinse quickly in several changes of distilled water.
    9. Place in Solution D: Aniline Blue Stain, Aqueous for 1-3 minutes.
    10. Rinse in several changes of distilled water.
    11. Dehydrate in two changes each of 95% and 100% ethyl alcohol. Clear in three changes of xylene, 10 dips each; coverslip with compatible mounting medium.

 

RESULTS:

Collagen Blue
Muscle fibers, cytoplasm and keratin Magenta to red
Nuclei Dark red

 

PROCEDURE NOTES:

    1. Using ammonium hydroxide to soak/face tissue blocks will alter the pH of tissue sections and diminish trichrome staining.
    2. Drain slides after each step to prevent solution carry over.
    3. Do not allow sections to dry out at any point during procedure.
    4. If using a xylene substitute, closely follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for deparaffinization and clearing steps.

 

REFERENCES:

    1. Carson, Freida, Histotechnology: A Self-Instructional Text. 2nd ed. Chicago: ASCP Press, 1997. 134-136.
    2. McLetchie, Norman G.B. “Trichrome McLetchie Modification”. Laboratory Procedure: Lakes Region General Healthcare, Laconia, NH.
    3. Modifications developed by Newcomer Supply Laboratory.