Detection of mast cells in bronchoalveolar lavage with various stains

Rónai, Z.; Bauer, P.C.; Wang, Y.M.; Costabel, U.

Pneumologie 47(7): 456-457

1993


ISSN/ISBN: 0934-8387
PMID: 7690958
Document Number: 422110
The study analyzed the value of the May-Grünwald-Giemsa-stain to detect mast cells in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. 32 consecutive BAL samples were stained with May-Grünwald-Giemsa and with Toluidine blue, a special stain for mast cells. Both stains were equally suitable to detect mast cells in BAL. The Diffquick-stain, however, was not able to stain mast cells in BAL.

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