[Detection of mast cells in bronchoalveolar lavage with various stains].
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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Abt. Pneumologie/Allergologie, Ruhrlandklinik Essen-Heidhausen.
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D001992:Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid / Q000166:cytology*; D006652:Histological Techniques; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D008407:Mast Cells / Q000473:pathology*; D011658:Pulmonary Fibrosis / Q000473:pathology*; D013194:Staining and Labeling