What are some common histological staining techniques?
Several staining techniques are used to highlight different tissue components. The Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) stain is the most widely used, providing a general overview of tissue architecture. Hematoxylin stains cell nuclei blue, while eosin stains the cytoplasm and extracellular matrix pink. Other stains, such as Masson's Trichrome, Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS), and Silver Stains, are used to identify specific tissue components, such as collagen, carbohydrates, and reticular fibers, respectively.
