Histology Flashcards

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H&E staining

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Haematoxylin and Eosin

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2
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Haematoxylin

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basic dye stains DNA and RNA (nuclei and ribosomes) purple

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3
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Eosin

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Acidic dye that stains basic structures - protein and membranes pink

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4
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Trichrome

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stains matrix components green or blue

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5
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What does Trichrome stain?

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mucus and collagen blue/ green and cytoplasm and keratin red

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6
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PAS

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Stains sugar groups red:

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7
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IHC

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detects particular proteins

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