ServiceAvailable
Van Kossa - Mineral Stain
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Core Facility
McGill University
Van Kossa staining is used to test the presence of calcium deposits. Van Kossa can stain any tissue with calcium deposits. Most common tissues with abnormal calcium include kidneys, blood vessel and joints.
Results: Stains calcium black. Can undergo counter staining to stain the nuclei red and the cytoplasm pink.
The GCI’s Histology Innovation Platform
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Research lab focused on advancing scientific knowledge and innovation.
NR
Nicole Robinson
ServiceAvailable
Van Kossa - Mineral Stain
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Core Facility
McGill University
Van Kossa staining is used to test the presence of calcium deposits. Van Kossa can stain any tissue with calcium deposits. Most common tissues with abnormal calcium include kidneys, blood vessel and joints.
Results: Stains calcium black. Can undergo counter staining to stain the nuclei red and the cytoplasm pink.
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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