Romanowsky Stain

Question 1

Romanowsky stains are all based on a combination of (2)

Answer 1

1. Eosinate
2. Methylene blue

Question 2

Chemically reduced eosin

Answer 2

Eosinate

Question 3

Oxidation product of Azure A and Azure B

Answer 3

Methylene blue

Question 4

Common variants of Romanowsky stains are (4)

Answer 4

1. Wright’s stain
2. Jenner’s stain
3. Leishman’s stain
4. Giemsa stain

Question 5

Romanowsky stains are used to examine

Answer 5

Blood or bone marrow samples

Question 6

Romanowsky Stain are preferred over H&E for inspection of blood cells because

Answer 6

RS cam readily distinguished different types of Leukocytes

Question 7

All romanowsky stain are suitable for (1)

Answer 7

Blood-borne parasite