What Are Some Common Staining Protocols Using Basic Fuchsin?
Several staining protocols incorporate Basic Fuchsin, including:
Gram Staining: Used to differentiate between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Acid-Fast Staining: Employed for the detection of Mycobacterium species, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Connective Tissue Staining: Basic Fuchsin is used in combination with other dyes to stain collagen fibers and other connective tissue structures. Schiff Reagent: In the Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS) Stain, Basic Fuchsin is used to detect polysaccharides and mucosubstances in tissues.
