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Could a rhodamine filter able to read red fluorescence be used on the microscope?

April 26, 2017able filter fluorescence microscope read red Rhodamine Used

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Could a rhodamine filter able to read red fluorescence be used on the microscope?

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No, a rhodamine filter is not acceptable. The excitation and emission wavelength are slightly different and it could result in lower detection of positive red cells. It is recommended to use specific filters for Texas Red and fluorescein.