Adenohypophyseal stain.
Stain results:
| ACTH/MSH Cells |
|
Purple, Red and Orange-Red |
| TSH Cells |
|
Light to dark Purple-Blue |
| Gonadotropin Cells |
|
Intense Red, Blue-purple, Blue-turquoise |
| GH Cells |
|
Orange |
References:
- McManus, J.F.A. and Mowry, R.W., Staining Methods, Histologic and Histochemical, P.B. Hoeber, NY, 1960
- Clark, G., (ED.), staining Procedures, 3rd Edition, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, p. 166, c 1973.
Technical Tip
Achieving Maximum Contrast with Stain
Elimination of Section Contamination During Staining
Stability of Special Staining Solutions