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What is the advantage of fixed impregnated tissues in tissue processing?
What is the advantage of fixed impregnated tissues in tissue processing?
- They are less susceptible to contamination
- They are more flexible for microtome cutting
- They can be easily frozen for sectioning
- They can be more easily stored and reproduced at a later date (correct)
What is the purpose of tissue processing?
What is the purpose of tissue processing?
- To label the tissue properly for record keeping
- To render the tissue firm yet elastic for cutting on a microtome (correct)
- To freeze the tissue for sectioning using a cryostat
- To impregnate the tissue with a liquid medium
Why is proper labeling of tissues important in the laboratory?
Why is proper labeling of tissues important in the laboratory?
- To avoid duplication and misdiagnosis (correct)
- To facilitate faster tissue processing
- To identify the nature of the tissue
- To ensure proper freezing of the tissues
What is the purpose of assigning a specific individual number to each specimen upon receipt?
What is the purpose of assigning a specific individual number to each specimen upon receipt?
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Why is labeling with ordinary ink not recommended in tissue processing?
Why is labeling with ordinary ink not recommended in tissue processing?
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