Mucicarmine Special Stain Price | Lahalak Platform
Specialized stain to differentiate mucous membranes and Cryptococcus fungi, playing a vital role in diagnosing gastrointestinal and lung tumors and complex fungal infections with extreme accuracy.
Scientific name: Mucicarmine Special Stain
Musi-carmine is a special textile dye based on carmine, a pigment extracted from the cochineal insect. It selectively binds to acidic mucopolysaccharides, particularly those rich in sialic acid (mucins), imparting a distinctive crimson-red color against a pale background. The thick capsule of the fungal yeast Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii also sta...
Service type
Histopathological examination (Biopsy)
Duration
30-45 minutes
Fasting
As per doctor's instructions
Included Services
- Preparation and staining of a tissue slide with Musi Carmine dye
- Detailed microscopic examination and provision of a descriptive report by a pathologist.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- It depends on a properly processed tissue sample.
- It is often requested after routine staining (H&E) when the pathologist observes mucous material or a structure similar to Cryptococcus fungus.
- It can be performed on fluid samples (cytology) after they have been specially prepared.
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