Routine Stains

Question 1

The oxidizing agent in this HandE is sodium iodate

Answer 1

Gill’s

Question 2

3 HandE stains that use aluminum as the mordant

Answer 2

Gill, Ehrlich, Harris

Question 3

Oxidizing agent used in Harris’ hematoxylin

Answer 3

Mercuric oxide

Question 4

Name of an iron hematoxylin

Answer 4

Weigert’s

Question 5

Practical difference between alum hx and iron hx

Answer 5

Iron hx resist acid

Alum hx are acid-labile (washes off in acidic conditions)

Question 6

Solvent for hematoxylin

Answer 6

Ethylene glycol

Question 7

Name of a specific hematoxylin that is ‘ripened’ by a natural process

Answer 7

Ehrlich (no added oxidizing agent)