HISTOPATH (FIXATION) (METALLIC FIXATIVES)
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FlashcardsMetallic chloride
Most common metallic fixative
Secondary fixative
May contain black precipitates
Zenker’s Fluid
Good general fixative
Excellent staining results
Liver, spleen, connective tissue fiber, and nuclei Trichome staining
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Metallic chloride
Most common metallic fixative
Secondary fixative
May contain black precipitates
Zenker’s Fluid
Good general fixative
Excellent staining results
Liver, spleen, connective tissue fiber, and nuclei Trichome staining
Helly’s Solution
Zenker’s Formol also known as:
Zenker’s Formol
Microanatomic fixative for pituitary gland, bone marrow, and blood-containing organs (Spleen and liver) Preserves cytoplasmic granules well
12-24 hours
Zenker’s Formol (Duration)
Heidenhan’s Susa Solution
Tumor biopsies and excellent cytologic fixative
3-12 hours
Heidenhan’s Susa Solution (DURATION)
B5 Fixative
Bone marrow biopsies
Very fast-acting fixative
1.5 - 2 hours
B5 Fixative (DURATION)
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