HT Histotechnician

Category - Staining

What is an adequate solvent used for Oil Red O and Sudan Black stains?
  1. Formalin
  2. 50% alcohol
  3. 70% alcohol
  4. Acid alcohol
Explanation
Answer: C - 70% alcohol

An adequate solvent used for Oil Red O and Sudan Black stains is 70% alcohol. Containers containing this solution should always be kept covered to prevent evaporation, particularly their alcohol component. Other solvents in the choices are not used for Oil Red O and Sudan Black stains.
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