Which staining method is specifically used to demonstrate lipids in tissue sections?
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Correct answer: Sudan stains
Sudan dyes such as Sudan III and Sudan IV are lipid-soluble stains used to detect fat in tissues. They stain lipids red or orange in frozen sections.
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