HT Histotechnician

Category - Staining

It is a histological dye used for the demonstration of acid mucins?
  1. Alcian blue
  2. Night blue
  3. Methylene blue
  4. Victoria blue
Explanation
Answer: A - Alcian blue
A histological dye used for the demonstration of acid mucins is Alcian blue. This substance forms electrostatic bonds with certain tissue components containing carboxyl or sulfate groups. It uses 3% acetic acid at a pH of 2.5. All the other options are not used for the demonstration of acid mucins.
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