Decalcifying Agent Flashcards

1
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Most potent anticoagulant but weak decalcifying agent.

A

EDTA

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2
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Binds with calcium to form weakly dissociated complexes.

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EDTA

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3
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An excellent bone decalcifier for EM and Enzyme histochemistry.

A

EDTA

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4
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What is the disadvantage of EDTA.

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It can inactivate alkaline phosphatase

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5
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What is the remedy for inactivation of alkaline phosphatase by EDTA.

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Magnesium Chloride

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6
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Decalcification method that involves attraction of positively charged calcium ions with negatively charged electrode.

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Electrolytic Method

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7
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Most rapid decalcification method.

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Electrolytic Method

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8
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Application of electric current in a specimen submerged in acid.

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Electrolytic Method

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9
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Decalcifying acid used for surface decalcification of blocks.

A

Von Ebner’s

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10
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Composition of Von Ebner’s.

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HCl + saline (NSS)

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11
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Both a decalcifying agent and a tissue softener.

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Pereyni’s Fluid

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12
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Most commonly used decalcifying agent especially recommended for urgent biopsies, for needle and small biopsies.

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5-10% Nitric Acid

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13
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Most rapid nitric containing decalcifying agent.

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Phloroglucin Nitric Acid

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