How is Reticular Tissue Identified in Histological Staining?
Reticular tissue can be identified using specific staining techniques. The most common method is the Silver Stain (e.g., Gomori's silver stain), which highlights reticular fibers by turning them black or dark brown against a lighter background. Another technique is the use of Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS) stain, which can also be used to visualize reticular fibers due to their carbohydrate content.
