Histologic Stains Flashcards

Identify Color and Structures Stained

1
Q

Hematoxylin and Eosin

A
Blue:
Nucleus
Acidic Regions of Cytoplasm
Cartilage Matrix
Ribosomes

Pink:
Basic Regions of Cytoplasm
Collagen fibers

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2
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Periodic Acid-Schiff

A

Magenta:
Glycogen
Carbohydrate rich molecules

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3
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Wright and Giemsa Stain

A

Pink:
Erythrocytes
Eosinophil granules

Purple:
Leukocyte nuclei
Basophil granules

Blue:
Cytoplasm of monocytes and lymphocytes

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4
Q

Orcein stain

A

Brown:

Elastic fibers

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5
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Silver stain

A

Black:

Reticular fibers

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6
Q

Iron Hematoxylin

A

Black:
Muscle striations
Nuclei
Erythrocytes

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7
Q

Massom’s Trichome

A

Dark blue:
Nuclei

Red:
Muscle
Cytoplasm

Light blue:
Collagen

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