HT Histotechnician

Category - Staining

This is a widely used routine nuclear stain used for exfoliative cytology and for staining chromosomes?
  1. Ehrlich’s hematoxylin
  2. Harris hematoxylin
  3. Cole’s hematoxylin
  4. Mayer’s hematoxylin
Explanation
Answer: B - Harris hematoxylin

A widely used routine nuclear stain used for exfoliative cytology and staining chromosomes is Harris hematoxylin. 5-20 minutes is the usual staining time but it depends on the batch and age of the stain, the nature of tissue and the degree of staining required.
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