Pathologists use a variety of staining techniques to highlight different components of the tissue. Common stains include:
Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E): The most widely used stain, which highlights cellular and tissue structures in different colors. Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS): Used to detect polysaccharides such as glycogen in tissues. Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Uses antibodies to detect specific proteins, useful for identifying cancer markers.
