Mucin staining patterns
| Mucin type | AB/PAS 2.5 | AB/PAS 0.5 |
|---|---|---|
| AB/PAS, alcian blue/periodic acid-Schiff. | ||
| Neutral | Magenta | Magenta |
| Sialylated | Aqua | Magenta |
| Neutral and sialylated | Light purple/purple-blue | Magenta |
| Sulphated | Aqua | Aqua |
| Neutral and sulphated | Light purple/purple-blue | Light purple/purple-blue |
| Sialylated and sulphated | Aqua | Light purple/purple-blue |