A | B |
What is the standard thickness of a microscope slide? | 0.5- 1.0 mm |
When do you need to use slide adhesives? | During lengthy or harsh stains, when using tissue that is prone to coming off the slide |
What are the disadvantages of Albumin | picks up dyes during staining, needs perservative to prevent fungal growth |
What is the disadvantage of Gelatin? | Picks up background staining |
What is the disadvantage of Resin | Stains with many dyes |
Dawsons method is? | The best way to grossly stain calcium |
What are the three most effective adhesives? | halt, plus slides, resin |
What 2 adhesive dont extract dyes | Blood plasma and cellulose |
What are the ingredients in Lugols Iodine solution | Pottasium Iodide, iodine, distilled water |
What is Lugols Iodine used for | For permanent results of gross staining, to stain amyloid, to remove mercury pigment |
What is Resins degree of adhesiveness? | +5 |
What is cellulose's degree of adhesiveness | +1 |
What is sodium silicates degree of adhesivemenss? | +1.5 |