Histological Stains: A Literature Review and Case Study

Alturkistani, Hani A and Tashkandi, Faris M and Mohammedsaleh, Zuhair M (2015) Histological Stains: A Literature Review and Case Study. Global Journal of Health Science, 8 (3). p. 72. ISSN 1916-9736

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Abstract

The history of histology indicates that there have been significant changes in the techniques used for histological staining through chemical, molecular biology assays and immunological techniques, collectively referred to as histochemistry. Early histologists used the readily available chemicals to prepare tissues for microscopic studies; these laboratory chemicals were potassium dichromate, alcohol and the mercuric chloride to harden cellular tissues. Staining techniques used were carmine, silver nitrate, Giemsa, Trichrome Stains, Gram Stain and Hematoxylin among others.

The purpose of this research was to assess past and current literature reviews, as well as case studies, with the aim of informing ways in which histological stains have been improved in the modern age. Results from the literature review has indicated that there has been an improvement in histopathology and histotechnology in stains used. There has been a rising need for efficient, accurate and less complex staining procedures. Many stain procedures are still in use today, and many others have been replaced with new immunostaining, molecular, non-culture and other advanced staining techniques. Some staining methods have been abandoned because the chemicals required have been medically proven to be toxic. The case studies indicated that in modern histology a combination of different stain techniques are used to enhance the effectiveness of the staining process. Currently, improved histological stains, have been modified and combined with other stains to improve their effectiveness.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: East Asian Archive > Medical Science
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Date Deposited: 01 May 2023 07:19
Last Modified: 22 Jun 2024 09:24
URI: http://library.eprintdigipress.com/id/eprint/631

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