ASCP HT HISTOTECHNICIAN EXAM PREP 2025/26 QUIZZES & ANS..
NOT an example of universal solvents - (ANSWER)diethyl ether
Has its release during decalcification - (ANSWER)Nitrous Oxide
Clearing agent has citrous odor - (ANSWER)Limonene derivatives
Alcohol that is broken down to formaldehyde by the liver causing blindness and death -
(ANSWER)Methyl alchohol
Acid fast stain is used to demonstrate leprosy - (ANSWER)Fite stain
When ultrastructural preservation is of the utmost importance, the fixative used should have a pH of: -
(ANSWER)7.2-7.4
When processing embryonic tissues and delicate tissues - concentration of alcohol should start on -
(ANSWER)30% alcohol
3 Types of plates used to sharpen microtome knives - (ANSWER)Carbon, glass, or iron
Drying ovens are usually set at this temperature to dry water completely before staining - (ANSWER)60
degrees celsius
Routine crystals usually cut at this temperature - (ANSWER)-20 degrees celsius
NOT an example of universal solvents - (ANSWER)diethyl ether
Has its release during decalcification - (ANSWER)Nitrous Oxide
Clearing agent has citrous odor - (ANSWER)Limonene derivatives
Alcohol that is broken down to formaldehyde by the liver causing blindness and death -
(ANSWER)Methyl alchohol
Acid fast stain is used to demonstrate leprosy - (ANSWER)Fite stain
When ultrastructural preservation is of the utmost importance, the fixative used should have a pH of: -
(ANSWER)7.2-7.4
When processing embryonic tissues and delicate tissues - concentration of alcohol should start on -
(ANSWER)30% alcohol
3 Types of plates used to sharpen microtome knives - (ANSWER)Carbon, glass, or iron
Drying ovens are usually set at this temperature to dry water completely before staining - (ANSWER)60
degrees celsius
Routine crystals usually cut at this temperature - (ANSWER)-20 degrees celsius
