Safranin
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Safranin is a biological stain used in histology and cytology. Safranin is used as a counterstain in some staining protocols, colouring cell nuclei red. This is the classic counterstain in both Gram s
Sample of Safranin O
Safranin O in aqueous solution
Perls Prussian blue
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In histology, histopathology, and clinical pathology, Perls Prussian blue is a commonly used method to detect the presence of iron in tissue or cell samples. Perls Prussian Blue derives its name from
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
Perls Prussian blue components: potassium ferrocyanide and hydrochloric acid.
Perls Prussian blue stained section of liver biopsy showing hemosiderosis