
Prussian Blue is used to detect iron in tissues. The stain can be used to assess excess iron in tissues such as hemochromatosis or a hemorrhage.
Results: Iron will be stained blue-purple, nuclei and cytoplasm will stain red, and the background will stain pink.

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Prussian Blue is used to detect iron in tissues. The stain can be used to assess excess iron in tissues such as hemochromatosis or a hemorrhage.
Results: Iron will be stained blue-purple, nuclei and cytoplasm will stain red, and the background will stain pink.


Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Research lab focused on advancing scientific knowledge and innovation.
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