What Are Common Staining Techniques in Hematopathology?
Several staining techniques are employed in hematopathology to highlight different cellular components:
- Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E): Provides overall tissue architecture and cellular detail. - Giemsa Stain: Used for blood smears to differentiate between different types of blood cells. - Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS) Stain: Highlights glycogen and mucopolysaccharides, useful in diagnosing certain leukemias. - Iron Stain (Prussian Blue): Detects iron deposits, important in conditions like sideroblastic anemia. - Reticulin Stain: Identifies fibrosis in bone marrow biopsies.
