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Which method is valuable for preserving fecal specimens containing intestinal protozoa and helminth eggs?
Which method is valuable for preserving fecal specimens containing intestinal protozoa and helminth eggs?
- Merthiolate Iodine Formaldehyde (MIF) fixative stain (correct)
- Unstained specimens
- Wet fixation
- Glycerol solution
Why is the MIF fixative stain useful in preserving specimens?
Why is the MIF fixative stain useful in preserving specimens?
- 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
What does the MIF fixative stain consist of?
What does the MIF fixative stain consist of?
- Merthiolate, glycerol, wet fixation
- Iodine, formaldehyde, glycerol
- Tincture of merthiolate, formaldehyde, glycerol (correct)
- Formaldehyde, glycerol, wet fixation
What is the advantage of wet fixation over other methods?
What is the advantage of wet fixation over other methods?
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What is the purpose of the MIF fixative stain?
What is the purpose of the MIF fixative stain?
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