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==Histopathology==
 
==Histopathology==
Bilirubin stains brown with H&E, like both [[Pigmentation - Pathology#Haemosiderin|haemosiderin]] and [[Pigmentaion - Pathology#Lipofuscin|lipofuscin]]. They must be distinguished from each other by special stains. Bilirubin stains bright green with a Fouchet stain.
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Bilirubin stains brown with H&E, like both [[Pigmentation - Pathology#Haemosiderin|haemosiderin]] and [[Pigmentation - Pathology#Lipofuscin|lipofuscin]]. They must be distinguished from each other by special stains. Bilirubin stains bright green with a Fouchet stain.
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*** The intensified colour is directly proportional to the total amount of bilirubin present in the sample.  
 
*** The intensified colour is directly proportional to the total amount of bilirubin present in the sample.  
 
** The difference between the two readings gives the amount of unconjugated bilirubin in the sample.
 
** The difference between the two readings gives the amount of unconjugated bilirubin in the sample.
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==Test yourself with the Liver Pathology Flashcards==
 
==Test yourself with the Liver Pathology Flashcards==
  
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