10 Questions
What is the purpose of emulsifying stool in 10% alcoholic eosin?
To count the number of red-stained fibers with well-preserved striations
Which type of fat droplets are readily stained by Sudan III?
Neutral Fats/Triglycerides
What indicates steatorrhea when using Sudan III staining?
>60 large fat droplets per high power field
How are Fatty Acid Salts and Fatty acids stained for observation?
Mixed with HAc and heated with Sudan III
What is the distinctive feature of undigested fibers observed during the examination?
Striations in both vertical and horizontal directions
What is the significance of having more than 10 undigested fibers during fecal fat examination?
Shows incomplete fat digestion
How are fatty acid salts and fatty acids prepared for staining with Sudan III?
Mixed with HAc and heated
What distinguishes partially digested fibers from undigested fibers?
Striations in both vertical and horizontal directions
What is the characteristic of fatty acid salts and fatty acids when directly stained with Sudan III?
Do not stain directly with Sudan III
What parameter indicates steatorrhea when using Sudan III staining?
>60 large fat droplets per high power field
Test your knowledge on fecal analysis, understanding its clinical significance in diagnosing various disorders like GIT bleeding, liver issues, and malabsorption syndromes. Explore the causes and types of diarrhea.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
