Phosphotungstic Acid Hematoxylin (PTAH) Flashcards
1
Q
PTAH uses what mordant
A
1% aqueous phosphotungstic acid
2
Q
Natural ripening of the tungsten hematoxylin solution
A
light
air
3
Q
Phosphotungstic acid hematoxylin stain usually demonstrates structures in
A
Paraffin
Celloidin
Frozen sections
4
Q
Color of solution
A
reddish-brown to purple
5
Q
T/F. reliable guide for the study of stained tissues
A
false
6
Q
Nuclei, fibrin, muscle striations, and
myofibrils
A
blue
7
Q
what are the tissues that stained orange-red, brownish red, deep brick-red
A
Collagen
Bone
Cartilage
8
Q
substance is added to remove red component of stain
A
95% alcohol
9
Q
Staining time
A
12-24 hours
