Short note on special stains in Histopathology

mucor demonstration by PAS stain

Special stains in histopathology serve the primary purpose of identifying specific components within tissues, such as cellular structure ,fibrosis, calcification, proteins, carbohydrates, pigments,microrganisms and other residual elements. These stains help pathologists visualize and differentiate various constituents within tissues by highlighting them in distinct colors, enabling the identification of diseases . Classification The classification includes: Stains … Read more