2.2.1 Staining (SEM) Flashcards
Part of the cell with greater affinity for basic dyes
Nucleus
Part of the cell with greater affinity for acid dyes
Cytoplasm
Staining categories:
- Histological
- Histochemical
- Immunohistochemical
T or F
T
Tissue components are demonstrated through direct interaction with a dye or a staining solution
Color nucleus and cytoplasm
Histological staining
To demonstrate the general relationship of tissues and cells with differentiation of nucleus and cytoplasm
Histological staining
H and E staining is part of Histological staining
T or F
T
Histological stains are also called?
Microanatomical stains
Microanatomical stains examples?
Wright Stain
Gram stain
Staining category in which tissues components are demonstrated thru chemical reactions
Histochemical
Example of Histochemical stains?
PAS (Periodic acid Schiff = Carbs)
Perl’s Prussian Blue = Hemoglobin
Staining technique which is a combination of immunologic and histochemical technique
Immunohistochemical stains
For the detection of phenotypic markers and tissue antigens
Immunohistochemical staining