Congo Red stain
General: An azo dye which stains amyloid as apple-green birefringence under polarized microscopy in a darkened room. May also be used as a pH indicator; red in basic, blue in acidic. Though commonly used, is not strictly specific.
Fixation: Formalin.
Standard/common uses:
- Looking for amyloidosis
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