Routine Stains Flashcards
1
Q
The oxidizing agent in this HandE is sodium iodate
A
Gill’s
2
Q
3 HandE stains that use aluminum as the mordant
A
Gill, Ehrlich, Harris
3
Q
Oxidizing agent used in Harris’ hematoxylin
A
Mercuric oxide
4
Q
Name of an iron hematoxylin
A
Weigert’s
5
Q
Practical difference between alum hx and iron hx
A
Iron hx resist acid
Alum hx are acid-labile (washes off in acidic conditions)
6
Q
Solvent for hematoxylin
A
Ethylene glycol
7
Q
Name of a specific hematoxylin that is ‘ripened’ by a natural process
A
Ehrlich (no added oxidizing agent)
