toluidine blue Flashcards
1
Q
purpose/target of toluidine blue
A
mast cells (inflammation, autoimmune disorders)
2
Q
method/principle of staining for toluidine blue
A
metachromasia
3
Q
what colour does the target and background stain in toluidine blue
A
target: mast cells deep rose/violet
background blue
4
Q
counterstain for toluidine blue?
A
none. but differntiate after toluidine stain with acetic acid
