Davidson Marking System Tissue Dyes

Original marking system for laboratory applications requiring orientation of tissue specimens!

  • The dyes provide orientation and precise marking of the perimeter of tissue specimens.
  • The dyes can be used on either fresh or fixed tissue and are also appropriate when preparing for a frozen section.
  • The dyes allow grouping of several small specimens in a single cassette by staining each with a different color.

     

  

Method of Use:

  1. Shake tissue dye well before and throughout each use.
  2. Carefully blot tissue to remove excess moisture.
  3. Apply dye directly to desired portion to tissue using an applicator stick or brush.  Cotton tipped applicators or brushes are effective for larger areas, while a wooden stick can be used for more specific, detailed application.
  4. Do not apply excess dye as this will prolong drying time.
  5. Recap bottle promptly to prevent evaporation.
  6. Allow dye to dry completely (1-2 minutes).  Once dry, the dye is permanently bonded to the tissue.
  7. No mordant is necessary, but if desired, acetic acid is appropriate and effective.
  8. Once dry, the processing of the tissue can be performed.

(For a PDF Instruction for Use – Click Here)

Caution: Never use these dyes directly on living patients.  Only use on excised tissue as the dyes are permanent and not sterile.

Instructional Videos:

Using dyes in Conventional Pathology for marking of permanent or frozen sections

Using dyes for processing multiple specimens in a single tissue cassette

Click Here for Expiration Explanation Letter for Davidson Dyes

Click Here for each color’s SDS.

Individual Dyes

   
Davidson Marking System, Mini, 3cc

Davidson Marking System, Mini, 3cc

Vials contain 3cc of dye.  40 vials per jar.  Single color per jar.

Black:
Part # 6907K 40 vials $104.50  
Blue:
Part # 6907B 40 vials $104.50  
Green:
Part # 6907G 40 vials $104.50  
Lime:
Part # 6907M 40 vials $104.50  
Orange:
Part # 6907E 40 vials $104.50  
Red:
Part # 6907R 40 vials $104.50  
Violet:
Part # 6907V 40 vials $104.50  
Yellow:
Part # 6907Y 40 vials $104.50  
   
Davidson Marking System, 1 oz. bottle

Davidson Marking System, 1 oz. bottle

Black:
Part # 69081K each $27.50  
Blue:
Part # 69081B each $27.50  
Green:
Part # 69081G each $27.50  
Lime:
Part # 69081M each $27.50  
Orange:
Part # 69081E each $27.50  
Red:
Part # 69081R each $27.50  
Violet:
Part # 69081V each $27.50  
Yellow:
Part # 69081Y each $27.50  
   
Davidson Marking System, 2 oz. bottle

Davidson Marking System, 2 oz. bottle

Black:
Part # 69082K each $41.50  
Blue:
Part # 69082B each $41.50  
Green:
Part # 69082G each $41.50  
Lime:
Part # 69082M each $41.50  
Orange:
Part # 69082E each $41.50  
Red:
Part # 69082R each $41.50  
Violet:
Part # 69082V each $41.50  
Yellow:
Part # 69082Y each $41.50  
   
Davidson Marking System, 8 oz. bottle

Davidson Marking System, 8 oz. bottle

Black:
Part # 69088K each $97.00  
Blue:
Part # 69088B each $97.00  
Green:
Part # 69088G each $97.00  
Lime:
Part # 69088M each $97.00  
Orange:
Part # 69088E each $97.00  
Red:
Part # 69088R each $97.00  
Violet:
Part # 69088V each $97.00  
Yellow:
Part # 69088Y each $97.00  

System Sets

   
Davidson Marking System, 5-color Set of 2 oz. Dyes

Davidson Marking System, 5-color Set of 2 oz. Dyes

 

Set includes:

  • 1 each of green, yellow, black, red and blue
  • 50 applicator sticks
  • Wood or plastic tray

 

Wood Tray:
Part # 6906SET5 set $163.00  
Plastic Tray:
Part # 6906SET5PL set $163.00  
   
Davidson Marking System, 6-color Set of 2 oz. Dyes

Davidson Marking System, 6-color Set of 2 oz. Dyes

 

Set includes:

  • 1 each of green, yellow, black, red, blue and orange
  • 50 applicator sticks
  • Wood or plastic tray

 

Wood Tray:
Part # 6906SET6 set $182.00  
Plastic Tray:
Part # 6906SET6PL set $182.00  
   
Davidson Marking System, 7-color Set of 2 oz. Dyes

Davidson Marking System, 7-color Set of 2 oz. Dyes

 

Set includes:

  • 1 each of green, yellow, black, red, blue, orange and violet
  • 50 applicator sticks
  • Wood or plastic tray

 

Wood Tray:
Part # 6906SET7 set $210.00  
Plastic Tray:
Part # 6906SET7PL set $210.00