


This service provides a wide range of histological staining techniques to visualize cellular and tissue structures. Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining is the most common and fundamental method, using hematoxylin to stain cell nuclei blue/purple and eosin to stain cytoplasm and extracellular matrix components pink/red, providing a comprehensive overview of tissue microanatomy and morphology. Additionally, a variety of special stains are offered to highlight specific tissue components or pathologies. Examples include: Masson Trichrome (for collagen and muscle fibers), Perl’s Iron (for iron deposits), PAS (Periodic Acid-Schiff, for carbohydrates like glycogen and mucins), Sirius Red (for collagen, especially in fibrosis), Luxol Fast Blue (for myelin), Von Kossa (for calcium deposits), Oil-O-Red (for lipids), and Giemsa (for blood cells, bacteria, and parasites). These specialized stains are crucial for detailed diagnostic evaluation and research applications, revealing subtle nuances not visible with H&E alone.

Lady Davis Institute
Research lab focused on advancing scientific knowledge and innovation.
This service provides a wide range of histological staining techniques to visualize cellular and tissue structures. Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining is the most common and fundamental method, using hematoxylin to stain cell nuclei blue/purple and eosin to stain cytoplasm and extracellular matrix components pink/red, providing a comprehensive overview of tissue microanatomy and morphology. Additionally, a variety of special stains are offered to highlight specific tissue components or pathologies. Examples include: Masson Trichrome (for collagen and muscle fibers), Perl’s Iron (for iron deposits), PAS (Periodic Acid-Schiff, for carbohydrates like glycogen and mucins), Sirius Red (for collagen, especially in fibrosis), Luxol Fast Blue (for myelin), Von Kossa (for calcium deposits), Oil-O-Red (for lipids), and Giemsa (for blood cells, bacteria, and parasites). These specialized stains are crucial for detailed diagnostic evaluation and research applications, revealing subtle nuances not visible with H&E alone.




Lady Davis Institute
Research lab focused on advancing scientific knowledge and innovation.
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