What are Some Common Picrate Stains Used in Histology?
Several picrate-based stains are commonly used in histology labs. Some of the notable ones include:
Van Gieson's Stain: Used for differentiating collagen and muscle fibers. Bouin's Solution: A fixative that contains picric acid, formaldehyde, and acetic acid, used for preserving tissue samples. Mayer's Picric Acid Hematoxylin: A stain for demonstrating nuclei in tissue sections.
