Minimum number of tests that can be performed 100
Completion time 1 hour 20 minutes
Shelf life 2 years
Storage conditions 15-25°C
Additional equipment Graduated pipette
Application
Combined method for viewing elastic fibers, connective tissue, collagen and nuclei on the
same preparation.
Van Gieson trichrome is the most commonly used method in association with Weigert
staining for elastic fibers.
Result
Elastic fibers purple - brown
Nuclei black
Collagen red, in various shades
Connective tissue, erythrocytes yellow