tissue injury assessment

What Staining Techniques are Used in Tissue Injury Assessment?

Various staining techniques are employed to assess tissue injury, including:
Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining – A routine stain that highlights the general structure of tissues.
Masson's Trichrome stain – Used to identify collagen fibers in fibrotic tissues.
Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS) stain – Detects glycogen and mucopolysaccharides, indicating changes in cellular metabolism.
Immunohistochemistry (IHC) – Utilizes antibodies to detect specific proteins, aiding in identifying cellular responses to injury.

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