Protozoa Laboratory Methods Quiz

Merthiolate Iodine Formaldehyde (MIF) fixative stain (correct)

Unstained specimens

Wet fixation

Glycerol solution

To reduce the need for staining

To enhance the visibility of the tiny structures inside the parasite

To prevent loss and deterioration of the organism (correct)

To speed up the examination process

Merthiolate, glycerol, wet fixation

Iodine, formaldehyde, glycerol

Tincture of merthiolate, formaldehyde, glycerol (correct)

Formaldehyde, glycerol, wet fixation

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