What Are Some Common Histological Stains Used to Identify Abnormalities?
Several stains are commonly used to identify histological abnormalities:
- Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E): The most widely used stain, it highlights cell structures and provides a general overview of tissue architecture. - Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS): Stains carbohydrates and is useful for identifying glycogen storage diseases. - Masson's Trichrome: Differentiates between muscle, collagen, and fibrin, helpful in identifying fibrosis. - Immunohistochemistry: Uses antibodies to detect specific antigens, useful in identifying specific cell types and proteins.
