Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
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Bone marrow biopsy
A
Zenker’s fixative. Provides optimal cytologic detail and decalcifies the bone.
2
Q
Gout
A
Uric acid crystals dissolve in formalin. Tissue should be fixed in 100% ethanol for anaqueous processing.
3
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Kidney biopsy
A
Unfixed. Tissue also should be fixed for immunofluorescence and EM.