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HT Histotechnician

Category - Staining

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Which type of stain is described as by far the most valuable staining reagent used by cytologists due its powerful nuclear and chromatin staining capacity?
  1. Hematoxylin
  2. Cochineal dye
  3. Saffron
  4. Orcein
Explanation
Answer: A - Hematoxylin

The type of stain that is described as by far the most valuable staining reagent used by cytologists due to its powerful nuclear and chromatin staining is Hematoxylin. The active coloring agent of this stain is Hematin, which is formed by the oxidation of Hematoxylin.
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