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. 2003 Aug;203(2):161–172. doi: 10.1046/j.1469-7580.2003.00211.x

Table 2.

Excitation and emission maxima of chelating fluorochromes and their recommended sequence and dosages for in vivo administration (after Rahn, 1977; Rost, 1995)

Fluorochrome Excitation wavelength (nm) Emission wavelength (nm) Colour Dosage (intravenous) (mg kg−1)
Calcein blue 375 435 blue 30
Xylenol orange 377 615 orange 90
Calcein 495 540 green 10
Alizarin complexone 580 625 red 30
Oxytetracycline 390 520 yellow 30