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Cerebrospinal fluid specimen stained with Perls Prussian blue showing iron containing macrophage (stained blue) surrounded by erythrocytes (stained re
Cerebrospinal fluid specimen stained with Perls Prussian blue showing iron containing macrophage (stained blue) surrounded by erythrocytes (stained red)
Section of liver stained with Perls Prussian blue, showing iron accumulations (blue) consistent with homozygous genetic hemochromatosis
Section of liver stained with Perls Prussian blue, showing iron accumulations (blue) consistent with homozygous genetic hemochromatosis
Perls Prussian blue components: potassium ferrocyanide and hydrochloric acid.
Perls Prussian blue components: potassium ferrocyanide and hydrochloric acid.
Perls Prussian blue stained section of liver biopsy showing hemosiderosis
Perls Prussian blue stained section of liver biopsy showing hemosiderosis
Microscope image showing contraction band necrosis, a histopathologic finding of myocardial infarction (heart attack).
Microscope image showing contraction band necrosis, a histopathologic finding of myocardial infarction (heart attack).
Items used for submitting specimens: (Biopsy) wrap, (biopsy) sponge, (tissue processing) cassette and (biopsy) bag.
Items used for submitting specimens: (Biopsy) wrap, (biopsy) sponge, (tissue processing) cassette and (biopsy) bag.
There is also the option to make a "touch prep", wherein a glass slide is simply pressed against the tissue and then exposed to a fixative solution. T
There is also the option to make a "touch prep", wherein a glass slide is simply pressed against the tissue and then exposed to a fixative solution. The glass slide can then be stained and examined. This is feasible for an initial evaluation of suspected lymphomas.
Orientation (lowest magnification): In this case oriented by the skin surface (green). A lesion is seen (red) and its demarcation can be discerned (di
Orientation (lowest magnification): In this case oriented by the skin surface (green). A lesion is seen (red) and its demarcation can be discerned (diffuse in this case)