MOUNTING Flashcards
1
Q
A syrupy fluid applied between the section and the coverslip after staining, setting the section firmly preventing the movement of the coverslip
A
Mounting
2
Q
Refractive index of glass slides
A
1.518
3
Q
2 main components of Mounting media
A
Aqeous medium
Resinous medium
4
Q
Refractive index of Glycerin
A
1.46
5
Q
Refractive index of Farrant’s medium
A
1.43
6
Q
Refractive index of Apathy’s medium
A
1.52
7
Q
Aqeous medium
A
Water
Apathy
Glycerin
Brun’s
Farrant
8
Q
Resinous medium
A
Canada Balsam
Clarite X
DPX
XAM
9
Q
Refractive index of Canada balsam
A
1.524
10
Q
Refractive index of Clarite X
A
1.544
11
Q
Refractive index of XAM
A
1.52
12
Q
Refractive index of DPX
A
1.532
13
Q
Abus balsamea
A
Canada balsam
14
Q
Preferrably tissue block thickness in mounting
A
2-4mm thick
15
Q
most common adhesives
A
Mayer’s egg albumin
