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What is the fixative of choice for proteins?

  • Neutral Buffered Formalin (correct)
  • Paraformaldehyde
  • Osmium Tetroxide
  • Glutaraldehyde

    • Which fixative should be avoided for nucleic acids?

  • Alcoholic fixatives (correct)
  • HOPE
  • Aldehyde fixatives
  • Paraformaldehyde

    • What pH range should the fixative ideally be within for ultrastructure preservation?

  • 10-14
  • 1-6
  • 4-9 (correct)
  • 7-12

    • How does a hypertonic fixative solution affect cells during fixation?

    <p>Causes cell shrinkage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended temperature for routine tissue fixation?

    <p>Room temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal volume relationship between fixative and tissue volume?

    <p>At least 20 times greater fixative volume than tissue volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of tissue fixation in the laboratory?

    <p>To preserve cells and tissue components as close to normal as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do fixatives act on biological samples?

    <p>By altering cells or tissues at a molecular level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is prolonged fixation of a tissue sample a concern in immunohistochemistry?

    <p>It chemically masks the protein targets preventing antibody binding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a microtome in tissue processing?

    <p>Cutting the specimen into super thin slices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor influences the choice of fixative and fixation protocol in a laboratory?

    <p>The additional processing steps and final analyses planned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does fixation contribute to tissue preparation for microscopy or analysis?

    <p>By preserving cells and tissues close to their normal state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of Tissue Processing?

    <p>To remove water from tissues and replace with a medium that solidifies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the last step in tissue processing before embedding?

    <p>Infiltration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is under-fixation considered a significant problem in the fixation process?

    <p>It can result in inappropriate assay results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of embedding medium in tissue processing?

    <p>To support and prevent distortion during cutting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step in tissue processing involves transferring tissue through concentrated alcohol solutions?

    <p>Dehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is over-fixation considered harmful in the fixation process?

    <p>It can cause damage to the tissue structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Frozen sections should be fixed using alcoholic fixatives.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A fixative with a pH of 10 is considered ideal for tissue preservation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hypertonic fixative solutions are preferred as they help in preventing cell shrinkage during fixation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The temperature during fixation has no impact on the speed of the fixation process.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using a fixative volume less than tissue volume enhances the quality of fixation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Osmium Tetroxide is recommended as a fixative for proteins.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dehydration in tissue processing involves replacing water with a medium that solidifies to allow thick sections to be cut.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Over-fixation is considered more beneficial than under-fixation in the fixation process.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the tissue processing step of infiltration, the tissue is placed in melted paraffin until it becomes completely infiltrated with water.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The main aim of embedding medium in tissue processing is to remove water from tissues.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fixation is a physical process that does not require any time for completion.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the dehydration step of tissue processing, the tissue is transferred through a series of alcohol solutions of decreasing concentrations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Formalin acts to enable intrinsic biomolecules, particularly proteolytic enzymes, in tissue samples.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The objective of tissue fixation is to alter the cells and tissue components on a molecular level for further analysis.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fixation is usually the last step in preparing a sample of biological material for microscopy or other analysis.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Prolonged fixation does not chemically mask targets in immunohistochemistry that antibodies bind to.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fixatives do not have any impact on the mechanical strength or stability of cells and tissues during processing.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The choice of fixative and fixation protocol in a laboratory is not influenced by the planned additional processing steps and final analyses.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can occur either before fixation or during any step of tissue preparation for study?

    <p>Artifact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which staining technique is used for the Leishman Stain Blood smear?

    <p>Wright-Giemsa stain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structural abnormality might be simulated by a section showing features of autolysis artifact along with the separation of epithelium from connective tissue?

    <p>Pemphigus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be seen in a histopathological image due to scoring and tearing of a tissue section?

    <p>Nick in knife edge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step of tissue preparation involves the mounting of a coverslip on the slide?

    <p>Finalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be used to avoid autolysis artifact in tissue preparation?

    <p>Fixative solutions like formalin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which staining technique is typically used for most blood smears?

    <p>Wright-Giemsa stain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Eosin in the Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) stain?

    <p>Stains collagen pink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used for staining techniques applied when Hematoxylin and Eosin does not provide sufficient information?

    <p>Special stains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Eosin from Hematoxylin in staining techniques?

    <p>Stains collagen pink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which staining technique is commonly used as a counterstain to distinguish additional tissue features?

    <p>Eosin stain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical combination of dyes used for routine staining of blood smears?

    <p>Acidic (eosin) and basic (methylene blue)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Leishman stain in blood smear staining?

    <p>To highlight the different blood cell components in shades of blue and pink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of Leishman Stain primarily stains the acidic parts of the cell such as nuclei and cytoplasm of WBCs?

    <p>Methylene blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Eosin play in Leishman Stain when it comes to staining blood cells?

    <p>Stains basic parts of cells like eosinophilic granules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Leishman Stain, how does the angle of the spreader slide affect the blood smear preparation?

    <p>Affects the length of the smear produced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What crucial factor influences how well a blood smear is prepared using Leishman Stain?

    <p>The speed at which the spreader slide is moved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Methylene blue contribute to staining in blood smears?

    <p>Highlights Hb in red cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the staining technique with its primary purpose:

    <p>Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&amp;E) stain = Highlighting tissue structures Leishman Stain = Staining blood smears Methylene blue stain = Contributing to staining in blood smears Eosin stain = Staining acidic parts of the cell like nuclei and cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the staining technique with its primary role in interpretation of tissue structures:

    <p>Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&amp;E) stain = Distinguishing additional tissue features as a counterstain Leishman Stain = Affecting blood smear preparation with the angle of the spreader slide Methylene blue stain = Providing information when H&amp;E does not suffice Eosin stain = Staining WBCs and acidic cell parts in Leishman Stain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the fixative with its recommended use:

    <p>Osmium Tetroxide = Recommended for proteins Alcoholic fixatives = Should be used for frozen sections Fixatives with pH of 10 = Considered ideal for tissue preservation Fixatives to avoid for nucleic acids = Not recommended for certain types of samples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the staining technique with its common application:

    <p>Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&amp;E) stain = Routine staining of blood smears Leishman Stain = Primary stain used for blood smears Methylene blue stain = Typically used for most blood smears Eosin stain = Role in H&amp;E for staining tissue structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the fixative characteristic with its impact on tissue quality:

    <p>Using fixative volume less than tissue volume = Enhances fixation quality Prolonged fixation time = Concern in immunohistochemistry Over-fixation = Considered harmful in fixation process Under-fixation = Significant problem in fixation quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the staining technique with its primary purpose:

    <p>Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&amp;E) stain = Providing contrast to tissue structures Leishman stain = Staining acidic parts of cells such as nuclei and cytoplasm of WBCs Eosin stain = Counterstaining to distinguish additional tissue features Methylene blue stain = Highlighting specific features of interest in tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the staining technique with its staining components:

    <p>Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&amp;E) stain = Hematoxylin and Eosin Leishman stain = Methylene blue and Eosin Eosin stain = Eosin only Methylene blue stain = Methylene blue only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the fixative with its impact on tissue preservation:

    <p>Formalin = Enabling intrinsic biomolecules in tissue samples Osmium Tetroxide = Recommended for proteins Alcoholic fixatives = Recommended for frozen sections Hypertonic fixative solutions = Preventing cell shrinkage during fixation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the tissue preparation step with its purpose:

    <p>Infiltration = Replacing water with embedding medium in tissues Embedding = Solidifying medium to allow thick sections to be cut Dehydration = Replacing water with alcohol solutions of decreasing concentrations Mounting on slides = Drying sections on a hot plate or hot air oven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the staining technique component with its role in staining blood cells:

    <p>Hematoxylin = Staining cell nuclei Eosin = Staining cytoplasm of cells Methylene blue = Contributing to overall contrast in blood smears Leishman Stain components = Staining acidic parts of the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the tissue processing step with its effect on tissue structures:

    <p>Sectioning with a diamond knife in an ultra microtome = Cutting 0.1-0.5 µm thick tissue sections on copper grids Paraffin sectioning using a Microtome = Mounting sections onto glass slides and labeling them Staining sections with appropriate dyes = Adding contrast to tissues and highlighting specific features Storing paraffin-embedded sections at specific temperatures = Ensuring long-term preservation of tissue samples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following staining techniques with their primary usage:

    <p>Leishman Stain Blood smear stained with Wright-Giemsa stain = Differentiate various blood cell types Hematoxylin and Eosin = Visualize different tissue structures Hematoxylin only = Highlight cell nuclei Eosin only = Staining cytoplasmic components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Artifact = Artificial structure on a microscopic slide due to external factors Autolysis artifact = Features seen in tissue sections where fixation was improper Microtomy artifact = Scoring and tearing of tissue sections during cutting Embedding medium = Substance used to support tissues during sectioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the staining techniques with their characteristics:

    <p>Hematoxylin and Eosin = Two dyes used to stain nuclei and cytoplasm respectively Leishman Stain Blood smear = Primarily stains acidic parts of cells like WBC nuclei Methylene blue = Contributes to staining blood smears by highlighting certain cell components Eosin in Leishman Stain = Aids in staining cytoplasmic components of blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the fixative solutions with their effects on tissues:

    <p>Normal saline = Does not properly fix tissue leading to autolysis features Formalin = Acts on intrinsic biomolecules in tissue samples Hypertonic fixative solutions = Prevents cell shrinkage during fixation Osmium Tetroxide = Recommended for fixing proteins in tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the tissue preparation steps with their descriptions:

    <p>Infiltration = Tissue placed in melted paraffin for complete infiltration Dehydration = Replacing water with a solidifying medium for sectioning Mounting of coverslip = Final step involving covering the tissue section on a slide Microtomy = Process involving cutting of tissue sections for microscopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the fixative pH levels with their impact on tissues:

    <p>pH 10 fixative = Considered ideal for tissue preservation Hypertonic fixatives = Preferred to prevent cell shrinkage during fixation Neutral pH fixatives = Used to preserve tissue ultrastructure Acidic fixatives = Not recommended for nucleic acids preservation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Tissue Fixation

    • Objective of tissue fixation is to preserve cells and tissue components, and keep them as close to normal as possible, allowing for the preparation of thin and stained sections.
    • Fixation is usually the first step in a process to prepare a sample of biological material for microscopy or other analysis.

    Factors Affecting Fixation

    • pH of the fixative: Should be kept in the physiological range, between pH 4 to 9; pH for ultrastructure preservation should be buffered between 7.2 to 7.4.
    • Osmolarity of the fixative: Avoid hypertonic solutions (cause cell shrinkage) and hypotonic solutions (result in cell swelling and poor fixation).
    • Size of the specimen: Ideal thickness is 1-4mm.
    • Volume of the fixative: At least 15-20 times greater than tissue volume.
    • Temperature: High temperature increases the speed of fixation, but care is required to avoid cooking the specimen; fixation is routinely carried out at room temperature.
    • Duration: As a general rule, 1 hour per 1mm.

    Types of Fixation

    • Neutral Buffered Formalin and Paraformaldehyde are the fixatives of choice for proteins.
    • Frozen Sections and Chemical Fixatives are used for enzymes.
    • Alcoholic fixatives and HOPE (Hepes-Glutamic acid buffer mediated Organic solvent Protection Effect) are used for nucleic acids.
    • Osmium Tetroxide and Glutaraldehyde/Osmium Tetroxide are used for lipids.
    • Frozen Sections and Chemical fixatives are used for mucopolysaccharides.
    • Bouin Solution and Neutral Buffered Formalin are used for biogenic amines and glycogen.

    Tissue Processing

    • The aim of tissue processing is to remove water from tissues and replace it with a medium that solidifies, allowing for the preparation of thin sections.
    • Three steps involved in tissue processing: Dehydration, Clearing, and Infiltration and impregnation.

    Dehydration

    • The tissue is transferred through a series of increasingly concentrated alcohol solutions, ending in 100%, which removes all water.

    Clearing

    • The ethanol is replaced by an organic solvent miscible with both alcohol and the embedding medium, giving the tissue a translucent appearance.

    Infiltration and Impregnation

    • The tissue is placed in melted paraffin until it becomes completely infiltrated with this substance.

    Embedding

    • The embedding medium has three crucial functions: to give support to the tissue, to prevent distortion of the tissue during cutting, and to aid in staining.

    Staining

    • The term "routine staining" refers to the Hematoxylin and Eosin stain (H&E) that is routinely used with all tissue specimens to reveal the underlying tissue structures and conditions.
    • Leishman stain is used for blood smears, and is characterized by shades of blue, pink, and purple, giving a clear differentiation and understanding of cellular morphology.

    H&E Stain

    • Hematoxylin stains DNA in the cell nucleus, RNA-rich portions of the cytoplasm, producing a dark blue or purple color.
    • Eosin stains other cytoplasmic structures and collagen, producing a pink color.

    Artifacts

    • An artifact is an artificial structure or tissue alteration on a prepared microscopic slide, caused by an extraneous factor.
    • Artifacts can occur either before fixation or during any of the steps involved in the preparation of tissue for study.
    • Examples of artifacts include improper prefixation, microtomy, and staining.

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