P1: Fixatives to be used Flashcards
1
Q
Demonstrations of viral inclusion; negri bodies
A
Zenker’s fluid
2
Q
Bone marrow samples
A
B5- Solution
3
Q
For electron microscopy samples
A
Osmium tetroxide
4
Q
Routine postmortem material
A
Formol-sublimate
5
Q
Most common fixative for routine tissue work
A
Formalin
6
Q
TRUE or FALSE.
Liquid nitrogen is commonly used in frozen sections
A
TRUE
7
Q
TRUE or FALSE.
Fixation prevents autolysis
A
TRUE
8
Q
TRUE or FALSE
Osmium tetroxide is an example of an additive fixative.
A
FALSE
9
Q
TRUE or FALSE
Rate of diffusion of formalin is 1 mm/hr
A
TRUE
