What Stains are Used to Identify Goblet Cells in Histology?
Goblet cells can be identified using specific histological stains. The most common stains include Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS) and Alcian Blue. PAS stain highlights the carbohydrate-rich mucins in magenta, while Alcian Blue stains acidic mucins in blue. These stains help differentiate goblet cells from other epithelial cells.
