Cell blocks that have been sent through routine processing schedules are typically fixed in what fixative?

On a PAP stain, all of the cells are staining the cytoplasm blue-green from a normal endocervical specimen. This could be caused by what during the staining process?

The Mayer Mucicarmine stain can demonstrate:

A stain which is useful for rapid examination of body fluids is:

Which of the following would not be considered an adequate fixation method for the cytology cytopreparation techniques?

What fixative should be avoided with the oil Red O stain and why?

This is a multifaceted question:  Capture5.JPG  Identify the stain shown here. Identify the tissue components that are stained blue. What is the preferred fixative for this stain?

To test the Schiff’s reagent, one can add a few drops of the Schiff’s reagent to 37-40% formaldehyde solution.  It will turn a ___________ color, if it is good, and if bad it will slowly turn _____________ (what color?).

What connective tissue component will stain with the oil red O stain?

The reducer in the the developing solution of the Warthin-Starry method is: