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HT Histotechnician

Category - Staining

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What stain is routinely used for nuclear staining in Exfoliative Cytology and for staining sex chromosomes?
  1. Ehrlich’s Hematoxylin
  2. Harris Hematoxylin
  3. Cole’s Hematoxylin
  4. Iron Hematoxylin
Explanation
Answer: B - Harris Hematoxylin

The stain that is routinely used for nuclear staining in Exfoliative Cytology and for staining sex chromosome is Harris Hematoxylin. The usual staining time for this is 5-20 minutes. Other stains in the choices are not routinely used for nuclear staining and for staining sex chromosomes.
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