Hu Tao Flashcards
1
Q
Most rapid fixative, and is recommended for fixation of lymph glands
A
Carnoy’s fluid
2
Q
What is the most common metallic fixative?
A
Mercuric chloride fixatives
3
Q
Most common decalcifying agent used in the histopath section
A
Nitric acid
4
Q
Most commonly used clearing agent
A
Xylene
5
Q
What are the other alternatives for xylene?
A
Benzene
Toluene
6
Q
Most common embedding medium used
A
Paraffin wax
7
Q
Most common stain ised for microanatomical study
A
Hematoxylin & Eosin
8
Q
What stain will the mitochondria take up when stained with H&E?
A
Eosin
9
Q
Most common agent used for fixation
A
10% buffered neutral formalin
10
Q
Best fixative used for the CNS
A
10% formol-saline
11
Q
What blade is used for frozen sections?
A
Plane wedge
