title: Use of Victoria blue in the detection of intrahepatocyte HBs Ag: comparison with other methods.
abstract: The authors tested Victoria blue staining in intrahepatocytic HBs Ag detection and compared the results with those obtained by the following methods: direct immunofluorescence, orcein and peroxidase-antiperoxidase (PAP). Although PAP appears to be the best technique for diagnostic research, Victoria blue is a sound method for routine diagnosis in hepatology.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004396:Coloring Agents; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens / Q000032:analysis*; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D008099:Liver / Q000032:analysis*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009930:Organic Chemicals; D013194:Staining and Labeling
chemical_list: D004396:Coloring Agents; D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens; D009930:Organic Chemicals; C041370:victoria blue