HT Histotechnician

Category - Staining

Below are examples of oil soluble dyes, which dye is used to stain phospholipids as well as neutral fats?
  1. Sudan IV
  2. Sudan III
  3. Sudan Red VII B
  4. Sudan Black B
Explanation
Answer: D - Sudan Black B
Of the examples of oil soluble dyes, the dye used to stain phospholipids as well as neutral fats is Sudan Black B. This is even used to stain phospholipids. This dye does not stain crystalline cholesterol and free fatty acids that are dissolved in alcoholic dye bath. Other choices are not used to stain phospholipids and neutral fats.
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