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What is the AZAN Stain?
What is the AZAN Stain?
The AZAN stain is a type of trichrome stain that is known for its ability to stain collagen within tissue samples.
The AZAN stain is a type of trichrome stain that is known for its ability to stain collagen within tissue samples.
Histology Research Core, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Special Stains. https://histologyresearchcorefacility.web.unc.edu/special-stains/#:~:text=Mason%27s%20Trichrome%20stain%20is%20used,blue%2C%20and%20collagen%20dark%20blue.
Safety:
Safety:
There is not sufficient information to make a statement regarding the stain's status as a toxin or irritant. While the stain is considered safe to use, proper PPE (gloves, goggles, protective clothing) is strongly reccomended.
Staining Analysis:
Staining Analysis:
Components stained blue:
Components stained blue:
Mucin
Components stained dark blue:
Components stained dark blue:
Reticulum
Glomerular stroma
Collagen
Components stained red
Components stained red
Nucleus
Erythrocytes
Components stained orange:
Components stained orange:
Muscle
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