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Staining technique: Toluidine blue

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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

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 .