What Stains are Used to Identify Loose Connective Tissue?
Various stains can be used to identify the components of loose connective tissue:
- Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E): Commonly used to visualize the general structure. - Masson's Trichrome: Highlights collagen fibers in blue or green. - Elastic Stains: Such as Verhoeff-Van Gieson, to identify elastic fibers. - Silver Stains: To visualize reticular fibers.