Review
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2016.
World J Gastrointest Oncol. May 15, 2016; 8(5): 427-438
Published online May 15, 2016. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v8.i5.427
Table 1 A comparison of Raman spectroscopy, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and hematoxylin and eosin staining strengths and weaknesses
Raman spectroscopyFTIRHematoxylin and eosin staining
Method of detectionInelastic scattering of monochromatic (laser) lightAbsorbance (polychromatic light source)Combination of basic and acidic dyes
Real timeYesYesNo
Wavenumber range (cm-1)50-4000400-4000N/A
Spatial resolution1 μm5 μmCellular
Enhancement techniquesSERS, TERS, CARS, SORS, SRSATR"Special" staining
Effect of waterMinimalLarge absorbance in NIR regionNo
Destructive to sampleNoNoYes