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Staining properties

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