Gomori’s Aldehyde Fuchsin
Elastin - purple
Hematoxylin & Eosin (H&E)
Collagen - fibres are acidophilic and eosinophilic (+) side chains
Masson Trichrome
Collagen - green/blue
Reticulin stain (silver technique)
Reticulin fibres - black
(Type III collagen)
Verhoeff van Gieson
Elastin - black
Collagen - red/pink
Luxol Fast Blue
Myelin - stain blue due to lipids
Masson Trichrome
Kidney fibrosis