Staining technique: Toluidine blue
Introduction
- Toluidine blue stain is used to visualize mast cell granules in poorly differentiated mast cell tumors.
- Improves sharpness of histological images.
Send to referral laboratory.
Uses
- Identification of mast cells.
Requirements
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Preparation
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Technique
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Aftercare
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Outcomes
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
Other sources of information
- Dunn J K & Gerber K (2005) Diagnostic Cytology. In:BSAVA Clinical & Feline Clinical Pathology. 2nd edn. Eds: Villiers E & Blackwood L. BSAVA, Gloucester. pp 305-339.
Organisation(s)
- Mary Pinborough, Pinmoore Animal Laboratory Services Ltd, The Coach House, Town House Barn, Clotton, Cheshire CW6 0EG, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1829 781855; Email: sales@palsvetlab.co.uk ; Website: www.palsvetlab.co.uk .