CLEARING Flashcards
1
Q
clearing is also known as dealcoholization
A
clearing
2
Q
most common clearing agent
A
xylol/xylene
3
Q
most rapid
A
xylol/xylene
4
Q
if xylene turns to milky, this indicates what?
A
incomplete dehydration
5
Q
clearing agent that is toxic to liver and does not make tissue transparent, used for tough tissue specimens
A
chloroform
6
Q
recommended for CNS tissues
A
cedarwood oil
7
Q
recommended for cytological studies
A
cedarwood oil
8
Q
recommended for embryos, insects, and very delicate specimens
A
aniline oil
