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Histology
Staining properties
Question | Answer |
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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 |