HT Histotechnician

Category - Processing and Embedding

What is the purpose of 1% phenol in Gelatin impregnation?
  1. To completely wash out the fixative
  2. To harden the tissue
  3. To prevent the growth of molds
  4. To solidify the gelatin
Explanation
Answer: C - To prevent the growth of molds
The purpose of 1% phenol in Gelatin impregnation is to prevent the growth of molds. Phenol has an antiseptic property because of its acidity. All the other purposes stated in the choices are not true about the use of 1% phenol in gelatin impregnation.
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