For connective tissue stains – Elastic tissue stains.
Stain results:
Nuclei: |
|
Black |
Cytoplasm: |
|
Red |
Elastic Fibers: |
|
Purple to Black |
Collagen and Bone: |
|
Yellow |
Mucopolysaccharides: |
|
Blue-Green |
Muscle: |
|
Red |
References:
Movat, H.Z.;: Demonstration of all connective tissue elements in a single section. Arch Path., 60:289 – 295, 1955
Roman N., et al: Orcein-hematoxylin in iodized ferric chloride as a stain for elastic tissue. Stain Technology, 42:199 –202, 1967