Histochemistry

thumb|Histologic specimen being placed on the stage of an optical microscope right|300px|thumb|Human lung tissue stained with [[hematoxylin and eosin as seen under a microscope]]

A lysochrome is a soluble dye used for histochemical staining of lipids, which include triglycerides, fatty acids, and lipoproteins. Lysochromes such as Sudan IV dissolve in the lipid and show up as colored regions. The dye does not stick to any other substrates, so a quantification or qualification of lipid presence can be obtained.

chemical compound