What is the purpose of the Alcian blue, pH 1.0?

The recommended ratio of tissue volume to fixative volume is _____________ times greater fixative than the tissue volume.

A stain that can be useful for the diagnosis of cirrhosis of the liver is: (hint: with cirrhosis the normal liver tissue is replaced by fibrotic scar tissue).

The functions of gold chloride in the Bielschowsky-PAS is ___________ and _____________.

The action level of formaldehyde is ________________.

Which of the following best describes the principle behind the Schiff’s reagent?

Which of the following is the most likely stain utilized in this picture? 14.jpg

Elastic tissue is expected to stain ________________ with the Congo red technique (using a light microscope).

The following tissue, when used as a control for PAS, should be cut at what thickness? 15.jpg

What is the major difference between the Gomori reticulum stain and Gordon & Sweet reticulum staining steps (hint: not the outcome)?