Several staining techniques are commonly used in histology. Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) is the most widely used, providing a clear distinction between nuclei and cytoplasmic components. Other techniques include Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS), which highlights polysaccharides, and Immunohistochemistry (IHC), which uses antibodies to detect specific proteins. Special stains like Masson's trichrome and silver stains are also employed for specific tissue components.
