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Histology
Staining properties
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| name the five steps to tissue preparation | fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning, staining |
| this process stops metabolism and enzymatic action, kills pathogens and hardens tissue | fixation |
| this step in tissue preparation uses a ten percent formalin buffer solution | fixation |
| embedding uses this to provide a firm block for the tissue to float on | paraffin |
| this step of tissue preparation cuts the sample into very thin slices for microscopy | sectioning |
| this is the usual type of staining used for tissue samples | hematotoxylin and eosin (H&E) |
| this type of stain makes what you don't know a different color | special stain |
Created by:
aferdo01
on 2012-05-31