Toren's Method for Mast Cells
Cytoplasmic granule stains: Mast cell stains.
Stain results:
| Mast Cell Granules: |
|
Deep Blue |
| Collagen & Cartilage: |
|
Blue-Green |
| Muscle &Elastic Fibers: |
|
Red |
| Fibrin: |
|
Purple |
| Bone: |
|
Green |
| Colloid, Keratin & Erythrocytes: |
|
Orange Red to Orange |
References:
- Toren, D.A.: Stain Techn., 38:249-250, 1963
- Luna, L., (ed.), Manual of Histologic Staining Methods of the AFIP, 3rd. ed., McGraw-Hill, New York, c. 1968, pp. 116-117