Purpose of Eosin

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Purpose of Eosin

Eosin is the most commonly used counterstain that distinguishes between the cytoplasm and nuclei of cells. It is typically pink, with different shades of pink for different types of connective tissue fibers.

Another example of a well stained slide. Note the color variation of the eosin stained components.