What Are Common Stains Used with Paraffin Sections?
Common staining techniques include: - Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E): The most widely used stain for general tissue morphology. - Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS): Useful for detecting polysaccharides and mucosubstances. - Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Allows for the detection of specific proteins using antibodies.