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1
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What is the general stain used in path?

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H&E Stain

2
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What is the H&E stain?

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a general stain used to differentiate the nucleus and major cellular compartments
hematoxylin: acidic components blue/purple
nuclei
eosin: basic components pink
cytosol, proteins

3
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What is the trichrome stain? What is it used for?

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Multiple techniques used, but generally 3 colors
mainly to highlight collagen fibers
increased CT deposition with fibrosis, related conditions

4
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What is prussian blue used for?

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used to detect intracellular iron deposits, ferritin and hemosiderin
increased in active macrophages, bi-product of RBC breakdown, hemolysis, trauma