Elastic Fiber Special Stain Price | Lahalak Platform

Precise stain to evaluate the integrity of elastic fibers in blood vessels and organs, aiding in diagnosing lung, skin, and vascular diseases through tissue structure analysis.

Scientific name: Elastic Fiber Special Stain (Van Gieson's)

Elastic fiber staining (such as Verhoeff–Van Gieson or Weigert's Elastic Stain) is a specialized textile staining technique designed to distinguish elastic fibers (elastin) from collagen fibers and other components. In the classic Van Gieson formula, the dye selectively binds to elastic fibers, giving them a dark color (black, purple, or dark blue)...

Elastic Fiber Special Stain (Van Gieson's) - Elastic Fiber Special Stain
Service type Histopathological examination (Biopsy)
Duration 30-45 minutes
Fasting As per doctor's instructions

Included Services

  • Preparation and dyeing of a special tissue slide with elastic fiber dye (Verkhoff-Van Gesson or equivalent)
  • Detailed microscopic examination and description of the results by a pathologist.
  • Personal support services from Lahalak

Medical Service Information

Conditions & Notices

  • The quality of the dye depends on the proper processing of the original tissue sample.
  • It is requested by the pathologist based on diagnostic necessity after seeing the routine stain.

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