Stains Flashcards

1
Q

What does a congo red stain show

A

Amyloid, apple green birefringence

Helps with amyloidosis, multiple myeloma, TB, RA

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What does a giemsa stain show

A

Borrelia
Plasmodium
Trypanosoma
Chlamydia

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3
Q

What does an India Ink stain show

A

Crypt. Neoformis

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4
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What does a periodic acid schiff show

A

Glycogen and mucopolysaccharides

DDx for whipple for T. whipplei

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5
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What does Red Safranin O stain

A

Cartilage
Mast Cell granueles
Mucin Red

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