Staining Flashcards
1
Q
Eosin
A
Pink
Negatively charged.
Stains positively charged tissues components
Proteins usually (i.e. microfilaments, cell cytoplasm collagen)
2
Q
Hematoxylin
A
Blue
Positively charged.
Stains negatively charged tissue components
Nucleus (i.e. DNA, RNA)
3
Q
H&E
A
Purple
Stains both positively and negatively charged tissue
4
Q
Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS)
A
Magenta
Stains carbs/sugars
Glycogen granules, mucous
5
Q
Osmium Tetroxide
A
Black
Stains lipids
Myelinated nerve cells
