Chapter 1 Flashcards

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Bone marrow biopsy

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Zenker’s fixative. Provides optimal cytologic detail and decalcifies the bone.

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Gout

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Uric acid crystals dissolve in formalin. Tissue should be fixed in 100% ethanol for anaqueous processing.

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Kidney biopsy

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Unfixed. Tissue also should be fixed for immunofluorescence and EM.

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