In the combined Alcian Blue-PAS Technique for acid and neutral mucins, this alum hematoxylin solution should not be use as a counterstain. What is this alum hematoxylin solution?
A)Ehrlich's hematoxylin
B)Harris hematoxylin
C)Cole's hematoxylin
D)Mayer's hematoxylin

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Ehrlich's hematoxylin
In the combined Alcian Blue-PAS Technique for acid and neutral mucins, Ehrlich's hematoxylin should not be use as a counterstain. This solution should be avoided for it will also stain mucin and will complicate with the final result. The other choices do not fit the description stated in the question.

In the Combined Alcian Blue-PAS Technique for Acid and Neutral