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Congo Red - Amyloid Stain
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Core Facility
McGill University
Congo Red is used to stain amyloid within tissues. The stain can be used to see the presence of amyloidosis. It can also be used to stain bacteria- specifically virulent serotype 2a Shigella flexneri. Thicker sections (8-10 microns) should be used for staining.
Results: Amyloid deposits will stain a salmon colour or bright red, while background tissue will remain light pink, nuclei will stain blue.
The GCI’s Histology Innovation Platform
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Research lab focused on advancing scientific knowledge and innovation.
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Nicole Robinson
ServiceAvailable
Congo Red - Amyloid Stain
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Core Facility
McGill University
Congo Red is used to stain amyloid within tissues. The stain can be used to see the presence of amyloidosis. It can also be used to stain bacteria- specifically virulent serotype 2a Shigella flexneri. Thicker sections (8-10 microns) should be used for staining.
Results: Amyloid deposits will stain a salmon colour or bright red, while background tissue will remain light pink, nuclei will stain blue.
The GCI’s Histology Innovation Platform
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Research lab focused on advancing scientific knowledge and innovation.
NR
Nicole Robinson
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