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Carnoy's solution |
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Carnoy's solution [′kär‚nȯiz sə′lü·shən] (materials) A tissue fixative composed of mercuric salts and acetic acids; used where penetration of hard objects such as seeds is required. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Slides were prepared of the dispersed induced sputum with a cytocentrifuge, and fixed in methanol, and then in methyl Carnoy's solution for immunocytochemistry. The Congo red staining, however, can be affected by several variables: thickness of the section (optimal 5-10 microns); the fixative used (more intense staining in alcohol or Carnoy's solution than in formalin); and the freshness of Congo red solution. 075 M KCl for 10 min and fixed with Carnoy's solution (methanol:acetic acid 3:1, v/v) for 30 min. |
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