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Test Details

Special Staining Procedure: Oil Red O

General Info:

Description:

Oil Red O is a special staining histopathology procedure that helps to selectively stain lipid droplets orange-red and enhance their appearance under microscopic examination. This test is valuable in evaluating disorders with abnormal lipid accumulation in tissues, such as fatty liver disease, lipoma, and liposarcomas. This test provides detailed information about lipogenic tissues, enhancing the accuracy of disease diagnosis.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

AP Specimen

Container Type: 

Not Applicable

Volume: 

NA

Volume Unit: 

NA

Storage Condition:

NA

Sample Add-on Stability: 

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