Periodic acid-Schiff-light green stain to detect glomerular protein deposits by routine light microscopy.

A simple, easily reproducible periodic acid-Schiff-light green stain (PAS-LG) for the detection of glomerular protein deposits by routine light microscopy is described. The deposits are selectively stained a deep blue and contrast sharply with the staining of adjacent glomerular structures. Correlation with immunofluorescent and electron microscopy has shown that it is possible with this stain to categorize accurately a large variety of glomerular lesions by light microscopy alone.