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What is the first step in tissue processing?
What is the first step in tissue processing?
Which alcohol concentration should be used to start the dehydration process?
Which alcohol concentration should be used to start the dehydration process?
What is the recommended temperature for maintaining alcohol during dehydration?
What is the recommended temperature for maintaining alcohol during dehydration?
What is the most commonly used dehydrating fluid?
What is the most commonly used dehydrating fluid?
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What is the composition of industrial methylated spirit?
What is the composition of industrial methylated spirit?
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Study Notes
Tissue Processing
- The first step in tissue processing is dehydration.
Dehydration Process
- Dehydration should start with a 70% alcohol concentration.
- The recommended temperature for maintaining alcohol during dehydration is between 15°C and 20°C.
Dehydrating Fluid
- The most commonly used dehydrating fluid is ethanol.
Industrial Methylated Spirit
- Industrial methylated spirit is composed of 95% ethanol, 4% methanol, and 1% other substances.
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Test your knowledge of histopathology laboratory procedures with this quiz. From fixation to mounting, do you know the steps involved in preparing tissue samples for microscopic examination?