Tissue Marking Dyes for Pathology Grossing and Margins

Wholesale tissue marking dyes for hospital pathology labs, reference laboratories, dermatopathology practices and Mohs surgery labs. The category stocks multi-color specimen marking inks, dye kits and mordant solutions from Statlab, Cancer Diagnostics and Triangle Biomedical used at grossing to document surgical margins and specimen orientation. Dyes are stocked in individual bottles and full multi-color kits across black, blue, green, red, yellow, orange and violet. Products ship in case and bulk quantities with wholesale case pricing.

Azer Scientific # ESTMD-8R AZER TISSUE MARK DYE 8OZ Ships within 24 Hours $ 56.32	Azer Scientific # ESTMD-8O AZER TISSUE MARK DYE 8OZ Ships within 24 Hours $ 56.32	Azer Scientific # ESTMD-8GN AZER TISSUE MARK DYE 8OZ Ships within 24 Hours $ 56.32	Azer Scientific # ESTMD-8BK AZER TISSUE MARK DYE 8OZ Ships within 24 Hours $ 56.32
Azer Scientific # ESTMD-8B AZER TISSUE MARK DYE 8OZ Ships within 24 Hours $ 56.32	Azer Scientific # ESTMD-2R TISSUE MARKING DYE, RED, 2 OZ, EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 59.63	Azer Scientific # ESTMD-2GN TISSUE MARKING DYE, GREEN, 2 OZ, EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 59.60	Azer Scientific # ESTMD-2BK TISSUE MARKING DYE, BLACK, 2 OZ, EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 59.63
Azer Scientific # ESTMD-2B TISSUE MARKING DYE, BLUE, 2 OZ, EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 59.63	Cancer Diagnostics # MD1004 DYE TISS MRKNG 4ML SQZRS Ships within 24 Hours $ 110.91	Cancer Diagnostics # MD1001 DYE TISS MRKNG 4ML SQZRS Ships within 24 Hours $ 110.91	Cancer Diagnostics # CANMD3000 Dye Tissue Marking Squeezer 7 Color 4mL Ea Ships within 24 Hours $ 161.73
Cancer Diagnostics # 3000 MKNG KT TISS 7 DYE 2OZ. Ships within 24 Hours $ 465.47	Cancer Diagnostics # 2000 SYST MRKG TISS 6 REFILLS Ships within 24 Hours $ 452.38	Cancer Diagnostics # 0728-7 DYE TISS MKNG 8OZ BOTTLE Ships within 24 Hours $ 144.61	Cancer Diagnostics # 0728-6 DYE TISS MKNG 8OZ BOTTLE Ships within 24 Hours $ 144.61
Cancer Diagnostics # 0728-5 DYE TISS MKNG 8OZ BOTTLE Ships within 24 Hours $ 144.61	Cancer Diagnostics # 0728-4 DYE TISS MKNG 8OZ BOTTLE Ships within 24 Hours $ 144.61	Cancer Diagnostics # 0728-3 DYE TISS MKNG 8OZ BOTTLE Ships within 24 Hours $ 144.61	Cancer Diagnostics # 0728-2 DYE TISS MKNG 8OZ BOTTLE Ships within 24 Hours $ 144.61
Cancer Diagnostics # 0728-1 DYE TISS MKNG 8OZ BOTTLE Ships within 24 Hours $ 144.61	Cancer Diagnostics # 0727-7 DYE TISS MKNG 2OZ BOTTLE Ships within 24 Hours $ 57.80	Cancer Diagnostics # 0727-6 DYE TISS MKNG 2OZ BOTTLE Ships within 24 Hours $ 57.80	Cancer Diagnostics # 0727-5 DYE TISS MKNG 2OZ BOTTLE Ships within 24 Hours $ 57.80
Cancer Diagnostics # 0727-4 DYE TISS MKNG 2OZ BOTTLE Ships within 24 Hours $ 57.80	Cancer Diagnostics # 0727-3 DYE TISS MKNG 2OZ BOTTLE Ships within 24 Hours $ 57.80	Cancer Diagnostics # 0727-2 DYE TISS MKNG 2OZ BOTTLE Ships within 24 Hours $ 57.80	Cancer Diagnostics # 0727-1 DYE TISS MKNG 2OZ BOTTLE Ships within 24 Hours $ 57.80
LabPulse # LP6302 Ink Station Ea Ships within 2-4 Days $ 708.45	Medite # 47-1070-00 MARKING PEN FOR CASSETTES, 12/BX Ships within 24 Hours $ 63.44	Medite # 41-7007-00 TISSUE MARKING DYE, YELLOW, 2OZ., EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 78.39	Medite # 41-7006-00 TISSUE MARKING DYE, VIOLET, 2OZ., EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 78.39
Medite # 41-7005-00 TISSUE MARKING DYE, RED, 2OZ, EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 78.39	Medite # 41-7004-00 TISSUE MARKING DYE, ORANGE, 2OZ., EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 48.45	Medite # 41-7003-00 TISSUE MARKING DYE, GREEN, 2OZ., EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 48.45	Medite # 41-7002-00 TISSUE MARKING DYE, BLUE, 2OZ., EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 48.45
Medite # 41-7001-00 TISSUE MARKING DYE, BLACK, 2OZ., EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 55.80

Tissue Marking Dyes for Specimen Orientation and Margins

Tissue marking dyes are applied at grossing to record surgical margins and specimen orientation so the color survives processing and appears on the finished slide. This category stocks the marking inks, multi-color kits and mordant solutions used in the gross room. Colors are formulated to adhere to tissue and resist leaching through xylene and alcohol processing.

Marking Dye Lines Stocked

Single-color marking inks - Individual bottles in black, blue, green, red, yellow, orange and violet, stocked for labs that build their own color scheme or replace a single high-use color.
Multi-color dye kits - Complete marking kits with a set of colors, applicators and mordant, stocked for gross rooms that code multiple margins on a single specimen.
Mordant and setting solutions - Acetic acid and other mordant solutions that fix the dye to the tissue surface and reduce run and bleed during processing.
Applicators and accessories - Swabs, brushes and dispensing accessories used to apply dye precisely to margins.

Marking Dye Colors Available

Format	Colors Stocked	Representative Brands	Configuration
Single-color ink	Black, blue, green, red, yellow, orange, violet	Statlab, Cancer Diagnostics	Individual bottles
Multi-color kit	Full set with mordant and applicators	Triangle Biomedical, Statlab	Complete grossing kit
Mordant solution	Setting and fixing agent	Statlab	Reduces run and bleed

Dye Adhesion and Processing

Marking dyes are formulated to bind to the cut tissue surface and hold color through formalin fixation, alcohol dehydration, xylene clearing and paraffin infiltration. A mordant applied after the dye sets the color and limits bleed between adjacent margins. Color intensity and adhesion differ by brand and by whether the surface is blotted before application.

Tissue marking dyes are a steady-turn grossing consumable in any lab that reports surgical margins, with the highest-use colors replaced most often and suited to standing orders. Kits and single bottles reorder together as a grossing supply group, and consolidating them through one distributor keeps the gross room stocked for materials management. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.

Frequently Asked Questions

What colors of tissue marking dye are stocked?

Single-color marking inks are stocked in black, blue, green, red, yellow, orange and violet, and multi-color kits combine a full set with mordant and applicators. Labs can order individual bottles to replace a high-use color or a complete kit for a gross room that codes multiple margins on one specimen.

Why is a mordant used with tissue marking dyes?

A mordant such as an acetic acid solution is applied after the dye to set the color on the tissue surface. It reduces run and bleed between adjacent margins and helps the color survive formalin, alcohol and xylene processing so the margin is still visible on the finished slide. Mordant is stocked separately and included in most multi-color kits.

Do marking dyes survive tissue processing?

Yes. Marking dyes are formulated to bind to the cut tissue surface and hold color through fixation, dehydration, clearing and paraffin infiltration. Blotting the surface before application and setting the dye with mordant improves adhesion. Color intensity and retention differ by brand and application technique.

Can pathology labs order marking dyes in bulk?

Yes. Tissue marking dyes, kits and mordant solutions are stocked in case and bulk quantities for hospital pathology labs, reference laboratories, dermatopathology and Mohs practices and licensed laboratory distributors. Standing order programs are available for the highest-use colors and kits. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.

What marking dye products should be in a histology formulary?

A core marking dye formulary typically covers a multi-color kit with mordant and applicators plus single bottles of the lab's highest-use colors for replacement, and a separate mordant supply. Dermatopathology and Mohs labs add additional colors for complex margin coding. MAP Medical builds consolidated grossing supply packages matched to specimen volume - contact our team for an assessment.