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

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?

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

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

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)?

Which of the following stains is polychromatic?