Various stains are used to enhance the visibility of different tissue components. Commonly used stains include:
- Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E): The most widely used stain, where hematoxylin stains nuclei blue, and eosin stains cytoplasm pink. - Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS): Stains carbohydrates and mucopolysaccharides magenta. - Masson's Trichrome: Differentiates between muscle, collagen, and fibrin. - Immunohistochemical Stains: Use antibodies to detect specific proteins within tissues.
