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What is the purpose of emulsifying stool in 10% alcoholic eosin?
What is the purpose of emulsifying stool in 10% alcoholic eosin?
- To examine for undigested fibers
- To monitor patients undergoing treatment for malabsorption disorders
- To screen for the presence of excess fecal fat
- To count the number of red-stained fibers with well-preserved striations (correct)
Which type of fat droplets are readily stained by Sudan III?
Which type of fat droplets are readily stained by Sudan III?
- Neutral Fats/Triglycerides (correct)
- Fatty acids
- Fatty acid salts
- Fatty Acid Salts
What indicates steatorrhea when using Sudan III staining?
What indicates steatorrhea when using Sudan III staining?
- 100 small fat droplets
- >10 undigested fibers
- No visible striations in fibers
- >60 large fat droplets per high power field (correct)
How are Fatty Acid Salts and Fatty acids stained for observation?
How are Fatty Acid Salts and Fatty acids stained for observation?
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What is the distinctive feature of undigested fibers observed during the examination?
What is the distinctive feature of undigested fibers observed during the examination?
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What is the significance of having more than 10 undigested fibers during fecal fat examination?
What is the significance of having more than 10 undigested fibers during fecal fat examination?
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How are fatty acid salts and fatty acids prepared for staining with Sudan III?
How are fatty acid salts and fatty acids prepared for staining with Sudan III?
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What distinguishes partially digested fibers from undigested fibers?
What distinguishes partially digested fibers from undigested fibers?
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What is the characteristic of fatty acid salts and fatty acids when directly stained with Sudan III?
What is the characteristic of fatty acid salts and fatty acids when directly stained with Sudan III?
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What parameter indicates steatorrhea when using Sudan III staining?
What parameter indicates steatorrhea when using Sudan III staining?
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