What Are Common Histological Stains Used for Normal Tissue Examination?
Some widely used stains include: - Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E): Stains nuclei blue and cytoplasm pink, commonly used for routine examination. - Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS): Stains carbohydrates, useful for identifying glycogen and mucins. - Masson's Trichrome: Differentiates between muscle, collagen, and fibrin, useful for studying connective tissues.
