Use

Mucicarmine special stain is used to detect epithelial mucins in tissue sections. When applied, it stains mucins a deep rose to red color, aiding in the identification of mucin-producing tumors, such as adenocarcinomas, and distinguishing them from non-mucin-producing tumors, like squamous cell carcinomas. Additionally, mucicarmine staining is valuable in diagnosing fungal infections caused by encapsulated organisms, as it highlights the presence of the fungal capsule.