Tizzoni stain

Tiz·zo·ni stain

(tē-tzō'nē),

a stain used as a test for iron in tissue; the tissue is treated with a solution of potassium ferrocyanide and then with dilute hydrochloric acid; a blue coloration indicates the presence of iron.

Tizzoni stain

A rarely used permutation of Perls’ Prussian Blue reaction for iron in tissue; in practice, the terms Perls’ stain or the more generic term iron stain are preferred.

Tiz·zo·ni stain

(tit-sō'nē stān)

A stain used as a test for iron in tissue; the tissue is treated with a solution of potassium ferrocyanide and then with dilute hydrochloric acid; a blue coloration indicates the presence of iron.

Tizzoni,

Guido, Italian physician, 1853-1932.

Tizzoni stain - used as a test for iron in tissue.